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A fatal medical negligence claim is a legal action taken where a person dies as a result of medical negligence.* Damages can include financial loss, funeral expenses, mental distress, and other expenses incurred. All fatal injury claims are initially sent to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). The PIAB will take the same approach as it …
Claims for medical negligence in the course of surgery can fall into various categories. These include: General surgery claims Retained surgical instruments claims Wrong site surgery negligence Surgical error claims General Surgery Claims General surgery is performed as either an emergency or an elective procedure. Surgeons do their utmost to ensure the surgery proceeds as …
Cosmetic surgery is becoming a popular choice for people who wish to change part of their appearance or may have to because of an injury or other disfigurement. Whatever the reason for cosmetic or plastic surgery, medical negligence can occur. If you have suffered because of negligence during a cosmetic surgery procedure, you may be …
Medical Misdiagnosis When we attend our doctors, we trust in their assessments of our medical issues. This makes a misdiagnosis a very serious and traumatic event. If your doctor has diagnosed your condition incorrectly or delayed your diagnosis, you may be entitled to make a claim. Among the conditions that can be misdiagnosed are: Strokes …
Stroke misdiagnosis claims Even when a stroke is diagnosed immediately, the consequences can be tragic. If a medical practitioner fails to recognise the warning signs and symptoms, the effects are far worse. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to claim. Early indications of a stroke include: …
One of the key factors in the successful treatment of cancer is timely diagnosis. If the diagnosis of your cancer is delayed due to negligence, you may be able to claim financial damages. Cancer misdiagnosis claims include claims for the following kinds of cancer: Bowel Breast Cervical Lung Prostate Ovarian Skin Testicular Pancreatic Bowel cancer …
Unmarried couples do not share the same rights and obligations as married couples or couples in a civil partnership. If they are cohabitants, however, they may have some rights. Unmarried couple’s rights An unmarried couple does not have any legal rights unless they are cohabitants. To qualify for rights as a cohabiting couple, a childless …
Relationship breakdown is emotionally distressing, so ensure you are legally and physically protected by consulting a solicitor for issues relating to: Divorce Annulment Civil partnership dissolution Setting aside a cohabitation agreement Separation Domestic violence Divorce Proceedings If your marriage is beyond saving, you may apply to court for a decree of divorce. In order to meet the …
Divorce is a difficult process – emotionally, financially, and legally – so it should not be considered unless all other options have been exhausted. However, if you decide to dissolve your marriage, these are the steps in Ireland: Live apart for two years: You must have been living apart for two of the previous three …
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