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Bicycle Accident Claims
14th December, 2022 No Comments
A bicycle accident claim is a type of personal injury claim that is filed by an individual who has been injured in a bicycle accident that was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Bicycle accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including collisions with other vehicles, hazardous road conditions, or defective bicycle parts. (more…)
Surgical Error: What Could Go Wrong?
17th October, 2022 No Comments
Medical professionals are bound by an obligation to protect their patients and uphold high standards of care, and most of the time this serves to ensure excellent outcomes. Unfortunately, however, there are occasions when standards slip below those considered acceptable, and problems such as surgical errors arise.
1,000 Deaths Due To Medical Negligence In Ireland Every Year
3rd September, 2022 No Comments
At the recent ‘Pathways to Progress’ conference for lawyers, medical professionals and patients in Ireland, experts in this field discussed the statistics on deaths caused by medical error in Ireland, and calling the small number of such cases taken “the tip of a very murky iceberg.”. They identified the most common types of cases as those which relate to surgery (36%), medicine (24%), maternity (23%) and gynaecology (7.5%). (more…)
Time Limits May Affect Your Medical Negligence Claim
20th August, 2022 No Comments
The Statute of Limitations sets a two-year time limit on medical negligence cases, within which it is possible to bring a case. If legal proceedings are not commenced within this period, a case will not be allowed to proceed, regardless of the injuries sustained. However, there are some circumstances in which there may be flexibility regarding this limit.
Irish Fatal Injuries At Work Statistics Fall
15th August, 2022 No Comments
Current statistics show that Ireland has finally managed to turn the tide on the statistics which saw Irish fatalities at work ranking amongst the worst in Europe for many years, with work related deaths hitting a record low last year. (more…)
Farming: Possibly The Most Dangerous Job In Ireland?
31st July, 2022 No Comments
Did you know that farmers in Ireland are ten times more likely to die in an accident at work than the average worker? This is a shocking statistic, and is the finding of a report into ‘Risk-Taking and Accidents on Irish Farms’, published last year.
How Long Do I Have To Bring My Medical Negligence Claim?
12th June, 2022 No Comments
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury through medical negligence, your priority will be to recover from the physical and mental effects of your ordeal, and you may not think about seeking legal advice for several months. Many people are not aware, however, that there is a time limit on medical negligence claims.
Making A Manual Handling Injury Claim
28th February, 2022 No Comments
Many personal injury cases are manual handling injury claims, in which heavy lifting has resulted in an injury to the back, neck and/or shoulders. (more…)
Mothers With Birth Injuries: Compensation Claims
24th January, 2022 No Comments
Many people do not realise that birth injuries are a relatively common occurrence, and that redress can be sought in cases where these injuries have serious consequences. Birth injuries to the mother are treated separately to birth injuries to the baby, and they may include physical injuries or mental health complications.
Workplace Harassment: Your Options
28th July, 2021 No Comments
All employers in this country are legally obliged to prevent harassment within the work place. However, cases of harassment still occur, and victims are therefore entitled to bring cases against their employers to the Work Place Relations Commission (WRC) where they have the opportunity to prove that this legal protection has not been provided.
Have You Or A Member Of Your Family Suffered Medical Negligence?
15th February, 2021 No Comments
Did you know that all medical professionals in Ireland are bound by a code of conduct that governs the way in which they carry out their practice? The law that regulates medical professionals is intended to standardise treatment and keep patients safe, and when this law is breached, patients are entitled to make a compensation claim for medical negligence.
BRINGING A CASE FOR SPINAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
11th January, 2021 No Comments
Unfortunately, many people each year sustain spinal cord injuries as a result of road traffic accidents, and these can disrupt their lives and cause problems ranging from behavioural and cognitive issues to loss of mobility and compromised movement. If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you may be able to achieve redress to help with the costs of your rehabilitation and treatment, as well as future living costs.
Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim Early?
16th June, 2017 No Comments
Making a personal injury claim can be a challenging process, and it takes time. It can be tempting to settle early if an insurance company offers what appears to be an attractive amount of money. (more…)
Medical Negligence And Your GP
23rd May, 2017 No Comments
If the care and treatment you receive from your GP is below an acceptable standard you may be entitled to bring a case for medical negligence against him/her.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE: THE DANGERS OF SEPSIS
22nd March, 2017 No Comments
WHAT IS SEPSIS?
Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death of patients in intensive care units, and is the result of a massive immune system response to a bacterial infection that enters the bloodstream.
