Medical Device Alert – Oxygen Mask Recalled

Oxygen Masks manufactured by Lifecare Hospital Supplies Limited have been recalled. The masks are the Adult Duo Mask and the Clear View Adult Mask. The problem with the masks is that the oxygen connection point may be blocked as a result of a plastic moulding defect during manufacturing. This prevents oxygen delivery and leads to [...]

FINE GAEL PROPOSAL TO ALLOW COUNCILS TO SUPPLY GRIT TO FARMERS AND COMMUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ROADS WILL CREATE LIABILTY PROBLEMS

The proposal by Fine Gael to allow local authorities to supply farmers and communities to spread on local roads is fraught with legal problems.  Liam Moloney,  Personal Injury Solicitor in Naas commented on the Fine Gael proposal:   “The proposal by Fine Gael to allow citizens to go onto public roads and treat those roads with [...]

CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NO-FAULT COMPENSATION SCHEME

Liam Moloney, Principal Solicitor of Moloney & Company Solicitors, Naas, Co.Kildare an expert in personal injury law has called upon the Government to establish a no-fault compensation scheme to compensate people injured due to the failure by Local Authorities to grit roads and footpaths in their areas of responsibilities. Mr Moloney commented  “Section 60(1) of [...]

Cap on general damages increased in high court case

In the personal injuries case of  Maggie Yung V MIBI the High Court has increased the “cap” on general damages. This case related to a twenty year old Chinese national who suffered serious injuries when travelling as a rear seat passenger in a car involved in a road traffic accident.  The injuries included a compression [...]

HOSPITAL FAILS IN COURT BID TO PREVENT CANCER VICTIM FROM PURSUING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES

The High Court has dismissed an application by St. Vincent’s Hospital to prevent a former cancer patient from pursuing an action for damages against the hospital as a result of its alleged negligent treatment of him from the year 1994 to 2001.   The hospital had made an interim application to the High Court to have [...]

Two Year Limitation Period for Medical Negligence Claims

The Civil Liability Act 2004 which was introduced by former Justice Minister Michael McDowell reduced the time limit for victims of medical negligence to sue from three to two years.  This has led to many injustices as many victims of medical negligence are not able to obtain the necessary liability reports and notes to enable [...]