by John Lynch | Apr 22, 2013 | Medical Negligence
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...
by John Lynch | Oct 6, 2012 | Medical Negligence
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 17th July 2012 Gillian O’Mahony on Symphysiotomy [soundcloud id=’167071752′] Download Symphysiotomy Notes What is Symphysiotomy? Symphysiotomy was first advocated in 1597. Symphysiotomies became a routine surgical...
by John Lynch | Sep 16, 2012 | Medical Negligence
In today’s blog I will review the topics we discussed with you over the past few weeks – the DePuy Hip Implant Recall, Symphysiotomy and the proposed reform of our Family Law courts structure. DePuy Hip Implant Recall – Deadline for Lodging Claims With almost...
by John Lynch | Sep 16, 2012 | Personal Injury & Litigation
1,500 Irish women were victims of symphysiotomy between 1944 and 1992. A symphysiotomy is a barbaric procedure where the obstetrician breaks a woman’s pelvis, cutting it into two to facilitate the delivery of her baby. This procedure was discontinued and replaced by...
by John Lynch | Sep 12, 2012 | Personal Injury & Litigation
The Statute of Limitations is the length of time a person has to make a claim after an incident that causes damage or harm. Once the time has passed an action can no longer be brought. The logic is simple and grounded in common sense principles: after a certain...
