Medical Negligence Claims

When the Health Service Executive (HSE) issues a public apology for failings in cervical screening, the reverberations extend far beyond the courtroom. The story of Leona Macken, a 38-year-old mother of two, demands our attention—not as a footnote, but as a call for transparency, accountability, and reform in Ireland’s healthcare system. This blog explores what […]

A shocking incident at Cork University Hospital has sparked renewed public attention on medical negligence and patient safety across Ireland. When Catherine Shine was handed the wrong newborn, her experience became an example of how even brief errors can result in distress, legal action and a push for lasting change in our healthcare system. When

A recent case brought before the High Court in Dublin has brought renewed attention to the challenges and complexities surrounding medical negligence claims in Ireland. Eight-year-old Evan McCurry, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury following surgery as a baby, has secured a €2 million interim payment after his family’s legal action against Children’s Health Ireland

When parents entrust their children’s care to top medical professionals, they expect only the highest standards of safety and expertise. That trust has been shaken to the core after a major hip surgery audit revealed that nearly 70 percent of operations on young children at two leading Irish hospitals were unnecessary. This revelation has left

The sudden and heartbreaking loss of Esther Flynn, who died following the prescription of the wrong dosage of blood-thinning medication, has thrust the issues of medical negligence and patient safety back into the public eye. Her family’s determined plea for an inquest, even after settling a High Court action against the HSE, serves as a

When trust in healthcare systems falters, the personal and lifelong consequences can be devastating. This was painfully evident in a recent High Court case involving a young man, Padraig Byrne, from Co Carlow, Ireland. A decade-long delay in diagnosing his hearing loss led to a settlement totalling €800,000. Alongside this, a separate case saw a

Healthcare is built on trust. Parents trust that when they bring their child to a medical professional, those entrusted with their care will do everything possible to protect and heal them. But what happens when that trust is shattered? The heartbreaking story of 12-year-old Abigail McGeough’s passing highlights a deeply flawed system and the need

The tragic circumstances surrounding medical negligence claims, like those of Anna and Gerard Gilligan, are a harrowing reminder of the crucial importance of patient safety within medical settings. Their case against University Hospital Galway (UHG) brought to light severe shortcomings in obstetric care, leading to the untimely death of their baby, Ailbhe. Such cases resonate

When undergoing a medical procedure, the last thing you expect is to experience harm or trauma due to inadequate care. Unfortunately, that is precisely the experience of Mrs. Eileen Tynan, who recently brought forward a medical negligence claim following a pacemaker insertion procedure under local anaesthetic. Alleging severe physical pain and subsequent psychiatric injury, her