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Step 1: Understand the Nature of Your Claim Recognise that 3rd and 4th-degree tears are serious perineal injuries, sometimes resulting in: Faecal or urinary incontinence Chronic pain or discomfort Sexual dysfunction Emotional distress Medical negligence occurs if...

A family who sued over a grandfather of five’s death from sepsis at University Hospital Galway has settled their High Court action against the Health Service Executive (HSE). Norbert Sheerin (73), Oranmore, Co Galway, died in September 2019 at the hospital where he...

🔍 Case Overview: Kathleen Healy (July 13, 2022) Patient profile & procedureKathleen Healy, in her early 80s and living independently in Sligo, underwent a gastroscopic procedure at Sligo University Hospital in mid‑July 2022 to investigate epigastric pain and...

Background Brigid McDonnell, a retired nurse, brought a medical negligence action against the HSE after she suffered serious complications following routine hiatal hernia surgery at Mayo University Hospital in 2016. Following the surgery, she began to show signs of...

Example Case: Wrong Medication Administered Leading to Harm Background: A patient was admitted to a hospital for minor surgery. During the preoperative process, the nurse mistakenly administered a different medication than prescribed. Instead of administering a...

Cancer misdiagnosis cases are a significant subset of medical negligence claims, often involving serious consequences due to delays in diagnosis or inappropriate treatment. Here’s a structured overview of these cases: 1. What Is a Cancer Misdiagnosis? A cancer...