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Based in Dublin and Cork, McCarthy & Co. Solicitors have over 25 years’ experience providing legal advice, assistance and services to clients on personal injury and medical negligence cases. The McCarthy & Co. Solicitors blog is an excellent source of updates, information and advice on nationwide medical negligence and personal injury cases. The blog also provides news and updates on other cases.
2024-04-19 12:03
If you are the owner or joint owner of a business and you have reached the difficult decision to end… Read More
2024-04-10 15:30
If you have sustained an injury at work, a public space, or in a road traffic incident, you will nee… Read More
2024-04-08 15:17
From tragic misdiagnoses to delayed treatments, incidents in Ireland’s healthcare system can l… Read More
2024-03-20 17:19
There are a lot of factors to consider throughout the process of purchasing your first home. Whilst… Read More
2024-03-18 14:32
Certain complex surgeries and hospital stays can lead to an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis… Read More
2024-03-18 11:55
If you plan to take a legal action against your spouse or a family member, you are likely to need to… Read More
2024-03-11 15:01
On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming An Tánaist… Read More
2024-03-07 17:29
In Ireland, employer’s responsibilities regarding workplace safety and accident prevention is… Read More
2024-02-20 18:58
There is a lot of jargon involved in the process of buying and selling properties. If you are feelin… Read More
2024-02-19 15:41
A DIY (Do-It-Yourself) divorce, where you handle the divorce proceedings without professional legal… Read More
2024-02-16 10:23
Experiencing an assault at work can be a profoundly distressing event, leaving both physical and emo… Read More
2024-02-12 12:55
The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 was enacted in Ireland to est… Read More
2024-01-31 11:52
A delayed diagnosis of a medical condition can have severe consequences including the worsening of t… Read More
2024-01-23 14:44
The transfer of property ownership to a family member, while generally simpler than buying or sellin… Read More
2024-01-15 18:43
The family law department here at McCarthy + Co is frequently approached by couples who have agreed… Read More
2024-01-05 14:02
According to Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority, 9,070 workplace injuries were reported to… Read More
2023-12-21 12:15
The Christmas work party is a time to come together and celebrate the end of another year of working… Read More
2023-12-12 17:37
If you have sustained an accident in the workplace that requires you to take a significant amount of… Read More
2023-12-11 18:53
If your marriage has recently ended, and you are considering seeking a divorce, one of the priority… Read More
2023-11-16 15:15
Healthcare providers in Ireland generally deliver a very high standard of care to their patients, ov… Read More
2023-11-15 16:53
Public liability claims pertain to injuries on public property, while other types of personal injury… Read More
2023-11-13 18:31
Contributory negligence is a legal concept in tort law where a plaintiff (the injured party) is foun… Read More
2023-11-09 14:09
A review of hundreds of scans is being conducted at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) after an i… Read More
2023-10-17 15:14
When couples decide to end their marriage, many opt for a legal separation to address financial and… Read More
2023-10-11 14:57
At McCarthy + Co, our family law solicitors are frequently approached by individuals who are certain… Read More
2023-10-05 14:48
The end of a marriage often brings emotional pain, financial uncertainties, changes in daily life, p… Read More
2023-09-18 16:23
Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street (CHI) is currently dealing with some very serious a… Read More
2023-09-12 15:44
Solicitors in the personal injury department here at McCarthy + Co are frequently consulted by indiv… Read More
2023-09-06 18:06
Sustaining an injury during medical treatment is distressing for any patient but can be particularly… Read More
2023-08-31 10:46
Children with spina bifida may require many different orthopaedic procedures to help treat and manag… Read More
2023-08-22 13:58
Accidents involving vehicles are the leading cause of work related fatalities in Ireland, with 152 w… Read More
2023-08-15 23:14
The McCarthy + Co team are delighted to announce that we have joined a new Business Partnership Prog… Read More
2023-08-08 16:28
According to Ireland’s Institute of Medicine, approximately one medication error occurs per ho… Read More
2023-07-25 15:38
Understanding how energy efficient a property is and how much carbon dioxide it emits into the atmos… Read More
2023-07-19 11:41
Joint replacement procedures are generally successful and the implants usually last a long time. Acc… Read More
2023-07-07 10:56
If you type the expression ‘no win no fee’ or ‘no foal no fee’ into any sear… Read More
2023-06-30 11:10
Midwives work in a very fast-paced environment, frequently work long, unsociable hours, and are ofte… Read More
2023-06-13 13:43
Purchasing a house in Ireland involves several costs beyond the price of the property itself. These… Read More
2023-06-09 12:51
Understanding the nuances between injuries and traumas is important from a legal perspective, as it plays such an important role in determining the settlement amount in personal injury cases… Read More
2023-05-24 15:45
Selling a house can be a daunting process, especially if it’s your first time. To help you get started, we’ve put together this short step-by-step guide to selling your house in… Read More
2023-05-18 13:28
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders affecting movement, balance, and posture. It’s typically associated with an injury to the developing brain during pregnancy, childbirth, or… Read More
2023-05-07 09:56
According to Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority (HSA), every working day seven people are hurt due to a slip, trip, or fall in the workplace. 22% of these types of injuries lead to… Read More
2023-04-24 16:07
In March of this year, we drew attention to the fact that Ireland currently does not have a compensation scheme for those who have suffered side effects following the administration of the… Read More
2023-04-19 15:50
Our conveyancing solicitors here at McCarthy + Co have happily assisted many clients with the legal aspects of buying and selling their homes for over 30 years. If you are considering buyin… Read More
2023-04-09 13:19
In Ireland, to bring a personal injury claim you need to make an application to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). In most situations, your claim will be assessed by the board a… Read More
2023-03-31 08:50
According to an HPRA safety update in May 2022, a total of 20,182 reports of suspected side effects to COVID-19 vaccinations were reported to the agency, out of 8,091,610 that were administ… Read More
2023-03-24 15:12
Psychiatric injuries can be as equally devastating as physical injuries and, in certain circumstances, may have far longer-term consequences. The family of the injured party also must endur… Read More
2023-03-10 14:55
One of the most difficult types of cases we assist people with here at McCarthy + Co are personal injury claims that result in the death of the injured party. We understand that this is a v… Read More
2023-02-27 14:43
Have you discovered a dream property in Ireland that you are considering purchasing but have been made aware of planning issues? If so, it is vital that you seek advice from experienced con… Read More
2023-02-18 14:05
Sustaining a serious or life-changing injury through the negligence of a third party can be extremely challenging to deal with in terms of the impact it has on your ability to function and… Read More
2023-02-05 13:48
A diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder can be life-changing for the person concerned and their immediate family. Untreated, the symptoms may get progressively worse causing debilit… Read More
2023-01-31 14:50
Are you considering buying or selling a property in Ireland? If so, you will need to engage the services of a property solicitor. Here are some things to consider when sourcing quotes for t… Read More
2023-01-18 14:37
Asbestos-related illnesses cost governments, employers, and asbestos companies many millions in compensation payouts annually. In the USA, the average settlement in cases where a claimant d… Read More
2023-01-17 11:24
A stillbirth is a tragic and traumatising experience for the mother of the baby and her immediate family. They occur more frequently than people think, with a rate of around 3.3 per 1000 bi… Read More
2023-01-16 09:26
One of the most frequent questions our legal team get asked by people who are starting the process of bringing a personal injury claim is “what are special damages and how do they dif… Read More
2022-12-07 23:47
More than 10,000 NHS patients have been given faulty Nexgen knee implants, according to reports in the British media. The Nexgen implant, made by the US medical device manufacturer Zimmer B… Read More
2022-11-21 15:53
Introduction of the New Guidelines
On the 24th of April 2021, The Judicial Council of Ireland introduced new personal injury guidelines that dramatically reduced the value of General Damages… Read More
2022-08-11 15:31
Any individual that has suffered emotional and psychological scarring as a result of a traumatic medical experience is likely to attest to the fact that the recovery process can be both extr… Read More
2022-07-31 14:03
Dental health is a hugely important aspect of our overall wellbeing. Therefore, it is integral that we feel that we can trust in the professionals who provide us with dental care, whether i… Read More
2022-07-21 15:18
A retrospective surgeon’s review of the NexGen Complete Knee System has concluded that there are fundamental issues with the implant design, issues that could pave the way for further… Read More
2022-06-13 15:33
As one of the most common reasons for taking a medical negligence action, errors that occur during surgery can incorporate anything from foreign objects being left inside the body to the wr… Read More
2022-04-14 11:53
If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of medical malpractice, which is either physical or psychological in nature, you may be in a position to make a medical negligence claim… Read More
2022-03-24 14:58
Embarking on a legal battle with a hospital can seem daunting and overwhelming in theory. But in practice, while it is undoubtedly an arduous process on many levels, suing a hospital for m… Read More
2022-02-22 16:26
Pursuing a medical negligence claim can be a daunting and oftentimes traumatic experience.
It involves a lot of preparation, groundwork and reliving what was undoubtedly a painful experienc… Read More
2021-06-24 13:42
Why this may be relevant for property owners right now?
Owning a property involves a lot more than just having your name on the area of ground in question.
In order to be able to use and enj… Read More
2020-12-18 01:52
If you are considering bring a birth injury claim for compensation than the following article contains answers to common questions that are asked and discusses some issues to be aware of whe… Read More
2020-12-03 01:24
If you or your child has been injured as a result of mistakes by medical staff you may be entitled to make a birth injury claim. In this article, we provide information about bringing a birt… Read More
2020-11-26 20:09
We are particularly fortunate here at McCarthy + Co. in that much of our business had been done online even before the pandemic struck and we have been dealing with clients all over Ireland… Read More
2020-11-23 01:39
Having a child is an occasion of great celebration and joy and for the majority, this is the case. In some instances, however, where perhaps there was some medical fault, it can result in in… Read More
2020-09-17 02:36
In July of this year, the Government announced that, as part of the stimulus package, there would be an increase in the amount of relief that first time buyers may obtain on purchasing or se… Read More
2020-09-07 12:06
While it is back to school time, it is also back to court time this month. Usually, the superior courts do not sit in August and September, but this year the High Court has resumed sitting f… Read More
2020-08-22 13:13
The statements of truth are available for use in law in Ireland.
The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 was signed into law by the President on 6 August… Read More
2020-08-21 12:27
The Court of Appeal decision in Emma McKeown v. Alan Crosby and Mary Vocella [2020] IECA 242 is one that all personal injuries claimants and their advisors should study carefully. You… Read More
2020-08-17 00:50
If you or anyone you know is a first-time buyer who is looking to get on the property ladder they should be aware that there was a very important announcement in the July stimulus package an… Read More
2020-08-17 00:13
We were on staycation recently and visited family in North East Antrim and Donegal. (I know, I know, strictly speaking staycation means you don’t leave your home, but that’s what… Read More
2020-07-31 12:12
Statements of Truth Have Been Introduced But Will Not Yet Be Immediately Available for Use In Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Claims
Back in May we started a campaign to replace affid… Read More
2020-07-31 12:12
Back in May we started a campaign to replace affidavits sworn on oath with a more modern secular system of statements of truth.
You can see more detail on the background to this campaign her… Read More
2020-07-20 19:47
A major decision was reached last week by the European Court of Justice in what has become known as the Schrems II case and I thought you might be interested in a quick outline of its signif… Read More
2020-07-02 17:40
Irrespective of the politics, I have to say that I am delighted to see that we now have a functioning government. The alternative was just too awful to contemplate…
You may have notic… Read More
2020-06-26 10:18
When the Covid-19 crisis first broke, a colleague of mine in Wexford, Martin Lawlor, and myself had the idea to run a webinar for fellow solicitors on coping with the challenges of practisin… Read More
2020-06-12 13:19
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, who could be against that? At times concepts like these can seem like motherhood and apple pie, universally good and admired but hardly controversial… Read More
2020-06-08 01:07
Sometimes it seems like an eternity since we all suddenly went into lockdown back in March…
On the one hand, time felt like it was standing still for much of it as we just got-by day… Read More
2020-05-29 12:54
We had the wonderful news this week of our first day in so many with no deaths reported from Covid-19.
This really is worthy of celebration and something of which we should all be proud of t… Read More
2020-05-27 02:25
A quick update from us……
So we saw a little easing of restrictions this week with garden centres and hardware shops opening and a bit more leeway on what we can do outside. It… Read More
2020-05-21 17:23
Well, do you?
(Don’t answer that by the way, it is, for the avoidance of any doubt, a rhetorical question!)
But it’s a pretty personal question, isn’t it? In fact, it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-05-13 17:29
The past couple of months have been hard, bo doubt about it. It is difficult and frustrating, but day-in day-out we are losing too many people to this horrible virus in dreadful circumstance… Read More
2020-05-08 03:59
We have all restricted our activities as directed by the Government to do what we can to slow the spread of the Covid-19 Corona Virus.
While legal services have been designated as essential… Read More
2020-05-07 02:44
The Interview
Flor was delighted and honoured to have recently been invited to be interviewed on The Sweeney Show Podcast. During the interview, Flor and David Sweeney covered many topics tr… Read More
2020-04-09 14:09
Here at McCarthy + Co Solicitors, we have been contacted on numerous occasions recently regarding DePuy Orthopaedics’s Attune Knee System. The following information is set out to provi… Read More
2020-04-08 19:14
What can we say about the past few weeks? It’s been a rollercoaster. We are all living a very different reality to this time last month. We have had to adapt and adjust almost overnigh… Read More
2020-04-06 18:35
We hope that you are managing to stay safe and sane during this extraordinary time. As we write this to update you on how we are working during this period, the country is in effective… Read More
2020-02-17 03:49
New build or second-hand home? With such an important decision comes great responsibility so it’s always advisable to take the time to weigh up the pros and cons of each.
Here we take… Read More
2020-02-03 11:27
S.I. No. 519/2019 – Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (Limited Liability Partnerships) (Section 130) Regulations 2019
Under the Legal Services Regulation Act, 2015 (Limited Liability… Read More
2020-02-03 11:26
So, it’s official; we’re a Limited Liability Partnership or an LLP!
“A what now?” I hear you ask. Yes, I can hardly imagine that this is news that you have been sitti… Read More
2020-01-27 02:14
So You’ve Bought A House. Now What?
Congratulations – you’re the proud owner of a new home! This mammoth achievement may now be ticked off your bucket list, but the hard wo… Read More
2020-01-15 01:51
West Cork Business & Tourism Awards 2019
We’ve had quite a year here in McCarthy + Co. Solicitors. From our delight at our Business All-Star accreditation back in March, to our win… Read More
2019-11-13 17:52
Writing a Will
It’s a topic a lot of people try to avoid thinking about, but nonetheless, a topic that is so important for both yourself and your family. Writing a will and planning fo… Read More
2019-06-06 11:29
In recent news, we are honoured to have been nominated for four awards at this year’s Irish Law Awards. We are so proud of our team here and due to their continual hard work, we are de… Read More
2019-04-07 15:04
As you may know, we have just recently been accredited with Business All-Star status. Something that we are super proud of. Businesses only achieve All-Star status after a rigorous audit pro… Read More
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