When is it too late to take a case?

  The Statute of Limitations is an integral part of every legal process. It is important to bear in mind in any case, where an issue may come before a court, time is of the essence. Does the statute favour the defendant? It is commonly commented on, that in cases where a person has wrongfully
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Time Limits and the Knowledge Principle

The Statute of Limitations is an integral part of every legal process. The classic example of the statute in practice arises in cases concerning adverse possession, where the person making a claim of ownership must have occupied the property in question for a period of 12 years. The court has taken varied approaches, at times imposing
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Statute of Limitations & Medical Negligence

Is there a time limit on justice? – The Statute of Limitations and Medical Negligence

Under our legal system, there are strict time limits – known as ‘limitation periods’ within which you are entitled to begin court proceedings seeking damages for personal injuries, including cases of misdiagnosis. 
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Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis – HSE under pressure after Vicky Phelan settles her lawsuit for €2.5 million

Last week, Vicky Phelan, settled her High Court action against the HSE after she was given incorrect smear test results and is now terminally ill with cervical cancer. Breach of Trust Speaking outside court Ms Phelan said that her case was “unforgivable” and an “appalling breach of trust”. She also stated that “There are no
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Medical Negligence – How to Take Action

Medical Negligence – How to take action Unfortunately things do go wrong. We may have a case of medical negligence in the Maternity services at a Galway hospital. It became the latest to be probed following the deaths of two babies and oxygen deprivation to five others. Figures released by the HSE on the 9th
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Government Supports Private Members’ Bill Allowing Compensation for Surviving Symphysiotomy Victims

We have previously written blogs about symphysiotomy and the 1,500 Irish women who were victims of this barbaric procedure between 1944 and 1992.  The Organisation for Survivors of Symphysiotomy, and many TDs have been looking for an amendment to the Statute of Limitations so that survivors of symphysiotomies could seek compensation and damages from the
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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.  Once the specified
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New Year’s Resolutions: Part II – Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 15th January 2013   John M. Lynch on the Statute of Limitations  [soundcloud id=’167065543′]   Download Our New Year’s Resolutions. Statute of Limitations. Legal Time Limits Notes  What does the Statute of Limitations mean? As we begin the New Year it is important for people to be aware that there are
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Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits Part II

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 21st August 2012   John M. Lynch on Statute of Limitations  [soundcloud id=’167071213′]   Download Statute Limitations Part 2 Notes Remind us again, John, what does the Statute of Limitations mean? The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident
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Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits

John M. Lynch on the Statute of Limitations Download Statute of Limitations: Legal Time Limits Notes What does the Statute of Limitations mean? 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.  Once the specified time has passed an
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New Year’s Resolution – Statute of Limitation

Tipp FM Legal Slot – 31st January 2012   John M. Lynch on Statute of Limitation  [soundcloud id=’167085848′]   Download New Year Resolution-Statute of Limitation Notes What is the Statute of Limitations? The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim following an incident that gives rise to
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