Hospital apologises after man’s death during CVC removal

Martin Best of Childers Heights, Ballina died in hospital in January 2019 after a procedure to have a central venous catheter (CVC) line removed. The deceased had longstanding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and on or about the 29 December 2018 he experienced...

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 number of years. Amanda, a former school principal was placed on a ventilator in 2020, following a brain injury sustained in 2016. Sadly she died on 21st...

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 cerebral palsy.  Ms. Harte sued over the care she received after her birth at City General Hospital in Cork.  The case was taken against retired...

Medical Negligence Case From 46 Years Ago Settled

The High Court has approved a settlement of €850,000 against the HSE over the circumstances of the birth, 46 years ago, of a woman with Cerebral Palsy. Paula Corcoran from Sligo was born in Galway Regional Hospital in 1976. It is believed to be the first medical...

Medical Negligence Claims for Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis

We represent many clients who have had a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis can cause upset, stress and anxiety to the patient and their loved ones. A misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of cancer can lead to even more distress, and feelings of...