In Ireland, if a person sustains a personal injury due to an error or lack of care by a medical practitioner/professional, they may be entitled to bring a medical negligence claim. It may also be called a ‘medical accident’ or ‘patient safety incident’, but it…
The new personal injuries guidelines came into force on 24 April 2021. The guidelines were drafted and approved by the Judicial Council. The guidelines aim to achieve greater consistency in awards for personal injuries and provide legal certainty for all parties involved. They have been…