Medical Negligence Archives

Medical Negligence – Part I

by John Lynch | Jul 19, 2013 | Medical Negligence

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 16th July 2013 Orlagh Wafer on Medical Negligence [soundcloud id=’165868398′] Download our Medical Negligence – Part I notes What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence is a rapidly expanding area of litigation in...

Is Your MRSA Infection Due to Hospital Negligence?

by John Lynch | Jan 31, 2013 | Medical 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...

New Year’s Resolutions: Be Aware of Legal Time Limits for Making Your Claim

by John Lynch | Jan 17, 2013 | Medical Negligence, Personal Injury & Litigation

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. ...

Little Miracles for Birth Injury Babies

by John Lynch | Dec 21, 2012 | Medical Negligence

It is an unfortunate reality that birth asphyxiation occurs in 1 out of 1000 births in developed countries. Birth asphyxiation is one of many causes of cerebral palsy; what differentiates this cause however is that properly managed, the life changing consequences of...