Our client, a quarry operator, applied for planning permission through a process known as substitute consent, seeking retrospective approval for prior work undertaken by the quarry. The planning board, An…
Arron’s mother, Helen, contacted Augustus Cullen Law with a view to sue the Health Service Executive (HSE), which is responsible for the running of a hospital in Cork, on behalf…
Micheál injured his ankle to a degree which he required surgery to repair it. He underwent surgery that initially appeared to go well; however, he suffered a post-operative infection. The…
Noah, a young man, noticed swelling in his testicle, prompting immediate concern and a visit to his General Practitioner. His GP, recognising the potential seriousness, referred him to a local…
Lily’s first experience of childbirth was marred by a severe complication following an epidural procedure at a large maternity hospital. She was admitted for the delivery with an epidural for…
Ciara has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, needs 24-hour care and has to use a wheelchair, following catastrophic injuries as a result of circumstances at the time of her birth in…
Rachael attended her GP practice complaining of severe back pain and leg pain which made it difficult to walk at the time. Her GP carried out an assessment and gave…
In this very unusual case, Carol attended Hospital for breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy due to a cancer diagnosis. Some complications arose during the surgery which meant that it…
Lorna attended her GP complaining of severe back pain, numbness and other symptoms. Her GP suspected that Lorna might have a very serious problem known as cauda equina syndrome. This…
Roisin, a 73-year-old patient, underwent knee replacement surgery. While the surgery itself was successful, her recovery was hampered by a mild heart attack, low haemoglobin levels and diarrhoea, necessitating a…
Jean, a flight attendant with Aer Lingus, was making her way through Dublin Airport. While ascending an escalator, a passenger’s uncontrolled suitcase came hurtling down, striking her with significant force….
Sonya, a middle-aged woman, experienced severe headaches, neck stiffness and other concerning symptoms, prompting her to contact an out-of-hours GP service. She was referred to a local regional hospital for…