Medical Negligence Claims

Worried about legal time limits for birth injury claims? Discover how the 2-year rule works for children in Ireland and why acting early protects your child.

When Jonathan Hughes was born on 24th November 1980, his family couldn’t have anticipated the lifelong challenges that lay ahead. At 44 years old, Jonathan recently settled a High Court action for €10 million, bringing closure to a case centered on alleged medical negligence during his birth. The settlement highlights significant failings in antenatal and

When Brian Naughton was born at South Tipperary General Hospital on 6 July 2006, his family had no reason to expect their lives would change forever. But the events surrounding his delivery would lead to nearly two decades of challenges—and a recent High Court settlement of €1.5 million that highlights critical issues in birth injury

When we seek medical advice, we place our trust in the hands of healthcare professionals. We expect a high standard of care, accurate diagnoses, and timely treatment. Sadly, this trust is sometimes broken, with devastating consequences. The recent High Court settlement in the case of Nicola Murphy, a young mother who died from breast cancer,

The arrival of a new baby is a time of immense joy and hope. Yet, when complications arise during childbirth, this precious moment can become a source of profound trauma and uncertainty for families. A birth injury can cause not only physical and emotional harm to a mother and baby but also create a lifetime

When a medical mistake happens, the focus is rightly on the patient and their family. The consequences can be devastating, altering lives forever. However, a recent conference has shed light on another side of this tragedy: the profound emotional and psychological toll these events take on the doctors involved. This, combined with a strained healthcare

When a child suffers a life-altering injury during birth due to medical negligence, the impact on their family is immeasurable. Recently, a Co Tipperary boy, Graysen Reid, received a €5 million interim settlement after his legal team successfully demonstrated that failures in his care led to an acquired brain injury. This case, resolved through mediation

The death of Leona Cusack has brought renewed attention to the critical importance of timely sepsis treatment and adherence to medical protocols. This 33-year-old woman from Shannon, Co Clare, died at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on 18 February 2024, just three days after first presenting at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) with concerning symptoms. An