Neurological Injury

Neurological injury encompasses a wide range of conditions and disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. These injuries can result from various causes, such as trauma, disease, or congenital factors, and often lead to a multitude of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments. Understanding the nature and extent of neurological injuries is crucial for medical professionals, patients, and caregivers to develop effective treatment plans and support systems to enhance the quality of life for those affected by these often life-altering conditions.

What types of legal cases can arise from neurological injuries?

Legal cases related to neurological injuries can include medical malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, workers’ compensation claims, and disability benefit appeals, depending on the circumstances and causes of the injury.

How do medical negligence lawsuits relate to neurological injuries?

Medical negligence/malpractice lawsuits lawsuits may be pursued when individuals experience neurological injuries as a result of healthcare providers’ errors, misdiagnoses, surgical mistakes, or other instances of medical malpractice.

Can individuals with neurological injuries file disability benefit appeals?

Individuals with neurological injuries or other disabilities can pursue disability benefit appeals to secure financial support. This may include applications for benefits such as Disability Allowance or Invalidity Pension through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The specific benefits and eligibility criteria may vary, but the option for disability benefit appeals exists to provide financial assistance to those in need due to neurological injuries or disabilities.

What constitutes medical malpractice in neurological injury cases?

Medical malpractice in neurological injury cases may involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or treatment negligence that directly leads to or exacerbates a neurological injury.

What role does workers' compensation play in neurological injury cases?

Workers’ compensation (employer’s liability insurance) provides benefits to employees who suffer neurological injuries while on the job. These benefits typically cover medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of fault.

What types of damages can be sought in legal cases involving neurological injuries?

Damages sought in such cases may include compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and in cases of severe or permanent injuries, future care and support costs. The specific damages depend on the nature and impact of the neurological injury and the circumstances of the case.

The Purpose of an Inquest

Learning of the death of a loved one is a harrowing experience for families. As a matter of Law an Inquest must be held where a death is or may be due to unnatural causes

David O Malley discusses client Angela Bolton whose husband remains in coma

Pat Kenny & Associate Solicitor David O Malley, Callan Tansey Solicitors, discuss recent case of client Angela Bolton whose husband remains in coma after operation.

Roger Murray on Newstalk as Solicitor for family whose son died at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Interview with Roger Murray, Solicitor for family whose son died at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Inquest concludes sepsis a factor in discharged woman’s death

Solicitor Roger Murray said she had an elevated temperature, abnormal blood tests, abnormal urinary tests and was in need of IV fluids at the time of her discharge.