On 26th July 2023, the Inspector of Mental Health Services, Dr Susan Finnerty, published a final independent report on the provision of child and adolescent mental health services (“CAMHS”) in...

The Plaintiff in this matter underwent a hysterectomy in a Dublin hospital. During the course of the surgery, her surgeon negligently injured our client’s right ureter which propels urine from...

Lavelle Partners have been shortlisted for the Medical Negligence Law Team of the Year the the Irish Law Awards, 2021. The shortlist was announced on Friday 1st of October, while...

If a person dies in Ireland in sudden, unexplained, or violent circumstances, a public inquest may be held by a Coroner to establish the cause of death. An inquest is...

The Plaintiff’s mother was booked for two antenatal visits in advance of delivery. The Plaintiff’s growth rate dropped considerably at around 34 weeks and his condition deteriorated until, at some...

Last year, we reported that the Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee (PIGC), established under the Judicial Council Act 2019, was tasked with drafting new guidelines for awards of general damages in personal...