A group of former American footballers are suing the NFL over the league’s handling of concussion-related injuries. It is the first potential class action lawsuit of its kind in the USA. The lawsuits accuse the NFL of negligence and intentional misconduct in its response to the headaches, dizziness and dementia that former players have reported. […]
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“Injuries Board Delaying Compensation Payments”, says Kildare Solicitor.
A Naas Solicitor said today that the Injuries Board is taking far too long to process claims. Liam Moloney who specialises in personal injury law said today, “in cases where people have been injured in road traffic accidents, public liability accidents and work accidents it is clear in many cases that liability is being contested […]
Dangerous Roller Blinds Withdrawn by Importer
A roller blind with a scallop edge boarder which poses a risk of strangulation has been withdrawn from sale. The blinds which are 100% polyester fabric with a metal top tube and are available in cream, natural and white colours are dangerous to children because the length of the chord is too long and can […]
Medicines Board Issues Warning over Antibiotic Drug Avelox
The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has issued a warning regarding the potential for hepatic (liver) failure and serious skin reactions for patients using the drug Avelox. Avelox is the brand name for the drug Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride which was developed by German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG. This prescription medication is used to treat bacterial infections but […]
Safety Concerns over Medtronic Pacemaker
A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency in the United Kingdom in relation to implantable pace makers manufactured by Medtronic. The model in question is P1501DR which is a dual chamber responsive pacemaker. The problem with the pacemaker is that following a software update the new battery […]
Doctor’s Delay Causes Birth Injury
The High Court has found that Consultant Obstetrician, Dr. Raymond Howard, was liable for a €3.75 million compensation settlement, previously agreed in the case of Nicole Hassett of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Mr. Justice O’Neill heard how Dr. Howard had delayed the birth of Nicole in 1997 with “no apparent reason”, causing her to suffer brain […]
$48 Million Awarded to Man in Ibuprofen Case
A US jury has awarded $48 million to a man who got a severe skin disorder and mouth blisters after taking the pain reliever Modrin. Christopher Trejo filed the negligence suit against Mc Neill Consumer Health Care, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. Trejo said he was 16 when he took Modrin to get rid […]
Patient Lifts recalled by Suppliers
The Irish Medicines Board has announced the product recall of mobile patient lifts – UNO and Viking. These lifts, which are manufactured by Hill-Rom (previously known as Liko) have been withdrawn from the Irish market. The manufacturer has become aware of a problem with the lifts in that many of them on the Irish market […]
PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS RISE, SAYS NAAS SOLICITOR
Claims for accidents that occur on property open to the public are known as public liability claims. These claims arise from injuries sustained by people who slip, trip or fall on public roads or pavements or in shops or buildings open to the public. Many of these cases are taken against local authorities who are […]
NEW MEDICAL INJURIES GROUP FORMED
A new group, which has been established to promote patient safety and access to justice for the victims of medical negligence has been launched in Dublin. Liam Moloney, Solicitor Naas is a member of the new Medical Injuries Alliance group. The MIA has been established to advocate for access to justice for patients injured during […]
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