Case Involving Toddler Who Swallows Battery

One of our medical negligence solicitors acted for Aaron Sikorski who at 14 months of age, swallowed a button battery. It was alleged that despite his mother consistently telling the GP and A&E doctors of her fear that he had, an x-ray was not performed. Aaron...

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 year.  The figures also show that in the past five years, almost 500 people suffered an adverse incident that resulted in long-term or permanent disability 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 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...

Inquest into the death of the late Linda Connell

Our Niamh Ní Mhurchú recently represented the family of the late Linda Connell at an inquest into her death.  Ms. Connell, a 41 year old mother of one was from Trim, Co. Meath.   Admitted for Routine Surgery   Ms. Connell was admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes...