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A question we are often asked in the O'Brien & Company Solicitors office is what to do following medical negligence? Our first answer to the question is to seek medical help or opinion.You might be ill following medical negligence, and you could need emergency medical care, or you may need to see your GP for [...]

 It's a stressful time when your child suffers an injury in an accident. The broken leg, the cuts and bruises, and the inevitable trip to A&E can take a toll on the child and you.A personal injury compensation claim for your child can help you both get life back on track.Your child may miss school, [...]

A drop in payouts for medical negligence cases by the State in 2024 made the news recently. As always, the news grabs the interest, but what lies behind the headlines, and what does it mean for those claiming compensation? The figures come from the annual report by the State Claims Agency for 2024. In [...]

A 40% drop in personal injury claims* is the bold statement coming from a recent report produced by the Injuries Resolution Board. The Board, which is the first stop for all personal injury claims* in Ireland, made the headline-making statement in a report covering the years from 2019 to 2023. The report is full [...]

Taking your employer to court is one of those things you hope never to have to do, and thankfully, most people never even have to consider it. We all have a to-do list on our desks but 'must take the boss to court' surely cannot be on anyone's? Going to court is a last [...]

Assistance with Fair Deal applications can help the applicant get the most from the scheme. Looking for the best care possible can be daunting, but using the right solicitor can help you get through the paperwork.  The HSE runs the Fair Deal Scheme, which is a government initiative to help cover the costs of [...]

There are many reasons for opting to undergo cosmetic surgery. While some do it to purely to meet today’s perception of beauty, most do so to feel happier and more confident in their own skin. Whatever the reason, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is not lightly taken. Not only can cosmetic surgery be [...]

As experts in personal injuries claims, we are constantly asked questions about how the personal injuries claims process works. Here’s just a few of the questions that we’re frequently asked by our clients and the general public: WHAT IS A ‘PERSONAL INJURIES CLAIM’? A general rule of Irish law is that we each [...]

If your employer has dismissed you from your employment and fair procedures have not been followed, you may bring a claim for unfair dismissal. As a team of unfair dismissal solicitors, there are a number of simple steps to help you win your case. 1. KEEP DETAILED RECORDS You should keep detailed [...]

The HSE has published a report over the handling of more than 1300 young people and children who attended the South Kerry child and adolescent mental health services in (Camhs) from July 2016 to April 2021. The HSE published the report on receipt of an investigation into allegations that some children and young people [...]