Medical Negligence Claims

As a medical negligence solicitor, I witness firsthand the devastating consequences when our healthcare system buckles under pressure, writes Áine McSweeney, solicitor. The current overcrowding crisis affecting hospitals across Ireland isn’t merely a statistic—it’s a reality that places vulnerable patients at serious risk and raises significant concerns about the standard of care they receive. Recent commentary […]

The recent revelations surrounding pediatric scoliosis treatment at Temple Street Hospital have sent shockwaves across Ireland. Heartbreaking stories, such as the tragic case of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt who died after waiting years for spinal surgery, have sparked public outcry and left many families feeling betrayed and desperate for answers. At HOMS Assist, we have

Mistakes in reading medical scans have far-reaching consequences. From 2020 to 2024, a staggering 193 errors in medical imaging were reported in HSE hospitals, according to new data. While some errors were minor, 24 were classified as major or extreme, leading to severe harm, disability, or even death. These revelations are a sobering reminder of

Healthcare is a domain where trust and accountability form the bedrock of patient safety and care quality. Yet, when these fundamental principles are compromised, the results can be devastating. The tragic case of Simon Sherry highlights the profound consequences of alleged medical negligence, raising critical questions about the measures in place to protect patient welfare

Medical negligence shatters lives, leaving families devastated and questioning how preventable tragedies could have been avoided. The recent High Court ruling involving the late Daniel O’Leary, a 91-year-old resident of County Cork, is a stark illustration of the grave consequences of delays in medical care. This tragic case serves as a poignant reminder of the

The recent €1.9 million settlement awarded to a teenage boy born at Portlaoise Hospital serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact medical negligence can have on families. This significant case highlights critical issues within Ireland’s healthcare system and demonstrates why seeking expert legal support is essential when medical care falls below acceptable standards.

The sterile corridors of Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital became the unexpected setting for a deeply troubling birth story that would ultimately reach the High Court. LesleyAnn Flynn’s experience—watching her daughter Mabel born head-first onto the hospital floor—highlights critical gaps in maternity care that no family should endure. The Rotunda Hospital Case: When Things Go Wrong LesleyAnn

When medical care fails our most vulnerable patients, the consequences can be devastating. University Maternity Hospital Limerick recently issued a formal apology after acknowledging it breached its duty of care to a baby who died at just 16 weeks old following a delayed diagnosis of E. coli meningitis. The heartbreaking case, which concluded with a

Recent tragic cases in Ireland have highlighted a critical issue within our healthcare system: medication errors that can have devastating consequences. Understanding your rights and the legal pathways available when wrong medication leads to harm is essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones. The Reality of Medication Errors in Ireland Medication errors occur more

Eye surgery is supposed to restore vision and improve quality of life. But what happens when the very procedures meant to help end up causing more harm? A recent High Court case in Ireland highlights the devastating consequences that can occur when medical negligence affects vulnerable patients, particularly children. This case serves as a stark