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Narcolepsy Suffers Still Waiting for Government Support Almost One Year On
Last year we blogged about a swine flu vaccine called Pandemrix which was suspected of causing narcolepsy. In yesterday’s article “Parents slam inaction after narcolepsy support pledge” the Irish Examiner highlights that children who developed narcolepsy after...
MoM (Metal-On-Metal) Hip Implant Recalls – Update
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 19th February 2013 John M. Lynch on MoM Hip Implant Recalls [soundcloud id='167061955'] Download our MoM (Metal-On-Metal) Hip Implant Recalls - Update notes Recently thousands of “Adept” Faulty Hip Implants were recalled by Johnson &...
Thousands of “Adept” Faulty Hip Implants Recalled by DePuy ASR Hip Manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson has again recalled thousands of its hip implants, two and a half years after they issued a recall of the DePuy ASR hips. The company has recalled the "Adept" brand all-metal total hip replacement system starting last month because a...
No change in UK Divorce rate after ten years of marriage since 1960s
A new report in the UK by The Marriage Foundation think-tank has found that the divorce rate of couples who have been married for ten years remains unchanged since the 1960s. The Marriage Foundation reports that a couple who married in 2001 have the same chance of...
MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 5th January 2013 John M. Lynch on MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence [soundcloud id='166942832'] Download our MRSA Infection and Medical Negligence notes Introduction Following recent HIQA reports, today I will discuss medical negligence in...
Is Your MRSA Infection Due to Hospital Negligence?
Following recent HIQA reports, in today’s blog I will discuss medical negligence in the context of MRSA. Medical Negligence is essentially an act or omission by a health care professional which is below the accepted standard of care and which results in injury or...
Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 29th January 2013 John M. Lynch Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 [soundcloud id='167065314'] Download Our Introduction to Personal Insolvency Act 2012 notes We spoke before Christmas about the Personal Insolvency Bill. The Bill...
Road Traffic Accidents – Do’s and Don’ts & the Legal Process
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 22nd January 2013 Orlagh Wafer on Road Traffic Accidents [soundcloud id='167065392'] Download Our Road Traffic Accidents - Do's and Don'ts the Legal Process Notes Introduction As the temperatures are dropping and the roads are becoming more...
New Year’s Resolutions: Be Aware of Legal Time Limits for Making Your Claim
As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are certain time limits within which they can bring a claim. The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to the claim. ...