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Medical Negligence*
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Roger Murray SC, a national leader in the area of medical law, is a partner and head of the Clinical Negligence Unit of Callan Tansey Solicitors. In recognition of his expertise, the Government, in September 2020, granted him the title of “Senior Counsel”, one of the first seventeen solicitors to receive the honour in the history of the State.
He has over 25 years’ experience in medical negligence litigation. He has concluded many landmark cases and been involved in some of the largest awards for medical injury before the courts. He has extensive experience of appearing as an advocate for bereaved families at medical inquests nationwide.
He is a widely sought-after commentator and lecturer in the area of medical law. He has lectured nationwide and spoken at events organised by the IMO, the Coroners’ Association, the Law Society, Law Schools and Bar Associations across the country.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
CASES OF NOTE
Roger Murray: The Coroners Amendment Bill 2018
Listen back to Roger Murray on Newstalk – The Hard Shoulder on 23 July show at 16:00 Part 1 (30 mins in).
There are ways we can spare patients court ordeal in HSE negligence cases
The Government has announced the establishment of an expert group to consider whether there are alternative ways to address clinical negligence claims
HSE accused of failing parents and families in Roscommon audiology controversy
A medical negligence expert has said a review of audiology services in Roscommon and Mayo appears to show that the HSE has once again failed in its duty to parents and their families.
Roger Murray: “Mediation the way to go in medical negligence cases”
A Sligo-based medical negligence lawyer says he hopes the State will engage more in mediation when it comes to claims against it.
3 News Ireland Update
60 second update on 3 News Ireland featuring Roger Murray includes update on Vicky Phelan Cervical Check Scandal & €5m settlement over birth of Sligo boy. https://twitter.com/3NewsIreland/status/991319102659678210/video/1
High Court Action Settlement against HSE
The parents of a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy who settled a High Court Action against the HSE have urged the State to settle such cases early.
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