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What to do if you are in a car accident

Dealing with the unexpected scenario of any accident is difficult. Here our Caroline McLaughlin examines some key points to note following a road traffic accident

Conference on Neurological Injury and the Law a Huge Success

Our 2023 Pathways to Progress Conference was held recently at Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina.  The theme this year ...

Inappropriate Medical Devices Used in Children’s Spinal Surgeries

Medical devices play a critical role in modern healthcare, however patient safety should always remain the top ...

Almost 107,000 Adverse Incidents reported to HSE last year

New figures released by the HSE state that there were almost 107,000 adverse incidents reported to them last ...

Investigation into babies born with head injuries at Galway University Hospital

According to a report in The  Irish Times on 24th August 2023, Galway University Hospital commissioned a review of ...

HSE Admits Liability After Young Mother Dies Following Brain Injury

David O’Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department has represented Amanda Murphy and her family for a ...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015.  However, a number of ...

HSE apologies to family of man who died in hospital

Johan Verbruggen of our Galway office represented the family of the late Martin Best at an inquest into his death ...

Making a Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland

Everyone interacts with doctors and medical professionals during their lifetime. International Studies show ...

Work Life Balance & Miscellaneous Provision Bill 2022

This Bill, which gives effect to EU Directive 1158/2019 on work life balance for parents and carers, quietly ...

Galway hospital apologises after young father’s death following surgery

Our Roger Murray SC represented the family of Shane Banks, in Ireland's longest running inquest last year, and ...

Cork woman with Cerebral Palsy settles case for €12 million

David O'Malley, Partner in our Medical Negligence department, represented Jane Harte, a 27 year old woman with ...