
Baby Eoghan’s sepsis claim settled for several million Euro
Baby Eoghan was admitted to Portiuncula Hospital with a fever. He had been referred by a GP who noted he was quite unwell.
2 minute read
Jane underwent a cardiac ablation procedure to treat her supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a heart condition that causes episodes of an abnormally fast heart rate. Unfortunately, the procedure led to an injury to a node in her heart, necessitating the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. This significant injury was further complicated by issues arising from the pacemaker itself, severely impacting Jane’s quality of life.
Upon instruction of our Medical Negligence department, Neil Kidd delved into the intricate details of this case. The expert opinion we secured was unequivocal: the injuries Jane suffered were entirely avoidable.
Jane’s case rested on two pivotal arguments. First, the necessity of the ablation procedure was questioned, as her condition could have been managed through medication—an option she was never informed about. This lack of information rendered her consent uninformed. Second, the procedure itself was carried out negligently, leading to the unfortunate injury.
Despite the defendant’s staunch defence, claiming no negligence in either the consent process or the procedure itself, we remained resolute. The case was listed for Trial before the High Court.
However, settlement negotiations led to the defendant agreeing to a significant compensation payment of €375,000 to Jane, along with full coverage of her legal costs.
This settlement brought relief to Jane, sparing her the emotional toll of a protracted legal battle.
If you have suffered due to clinical negligence of any kind, you could be entitled to compensation. You can learn more about our expert services at Medical Negligence Claims or Contact Us to speak with an expert.
In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
The name referenced throughout this case study is a pseudonym that has been put in place to protect the client’s privacy.
Baby Eoghan was admitted to Portiuncula Hospital with a fever. He had been referred by a GP who noted he was quite unwell.
Mary was visiting Ireland from her home in Texas in the United States. Although she was 73 years old, Mary was active and decided to spend the day hillwalking. Unfortunately,...
Liam suffered with recurrent respiratory symptoms from shortly after birth. He attended his GP regularly with respiratory symptoms and was diagnosed with asthma. This continued for many years with the...
Let us know and we’ll get right back to you by filling out the form below.
"*" indicates required fields