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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.
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
2019-03-22 14:43
Flor went to Croke Park last week and brought home an All-Ireland All-Star Medal!
And if you have any idea of Flor’s level of lifetime achievement in the arena of field sports… Read More
2019-03-22 14:43
Dr Briga Hynes Presenting Business All-Star Accreditation to Flor McCarthy Managing Partner McCarthy + Co. Specialist Personal Injury and Medical Negligence SolicitorsFlor went to Croke Park… Read More
2019-02-21 11:39
Workplace accidents and injuries are a common occurrence. They often vary in severity yet a lot of people forget or may not be aware that of the fact that it’s possible to receive comp… Read More
2019-02-07 17:03
With New Year’s fitness resolutions in order and spring around the corner, more and more people are taking up cycling. While it’s a wonderful activity to be doing regularly, it c… Read More
2019-01-25 11:33
Flor after completing the 10k at the Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon in December as part of his preparation for the London MarathonFlor ran the Dublin marathon back in 2016. He said at the t… Read More
2019-01-18 11:19
Q9000 Gold Standard Quality Assurance Certificate McCarthy + Co. Personal Injury and Medical Negligence SolicitorsWe had our latest quality assurance audit in November and we are delighted t… Read More
2019-01-11 09:49
Cliodhna O’Regan Solicitor Receiving Her Diploma in Commercial Property
Cliodhna was in Dublin recently to receive her Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing.
Cliodhna took on the… Read More
2018-12-19 10:27
Left to Right Emer O’Regan, Deirdre O’Donovan, Liam Crowley, Anne Marie McSweeney, Mags McCarthy, Shane O’Sullivan, Flor McCarthy, Maeve O’Flynn, John McCarthy, Maeve… Read More
2018-12-15 10:16
Happy Christmas from Your Team at McCarthy + Co. Personal Injury and Medical Negligence SolicitorsWell, another year has almost flown by and the festive season is upon us already! We a… Read More
2018-12-10 12:58
Are You Looking for a Position Offering You the Potential to Grow and Develop with Excellent Career Prospects?
McCarthy & Co. is a multi-award-winning law firm providing a nationwide ser… Read More
2018-08-17 16:09
When you see companies like WhatsApp getting brought to task by the data protection authorities and their parent company Facebook getting sued for billions by guys like privacy campaigner Ma… Read More
2018-08-15 21:12
The introduction of GDPR led to one of the biggest frenzies in corporate activity we’ve seen in quite some time. A lot of it quite unnecessary and hysterical, based on incomplete… Read More
2018-08-15 10:47
While the GDPR enhances rights for consumers, it also introduces new obligations for businesses. Failure to comply with data protection obligations now has serious consequences for business… Read More
2018-08-11 10:53
We’ve just published an excellent new guide to help you navigate through the maze of GDPR compliance for your business.
Want to know the number one most overlooked requirement of GDPR… Read More
2018-07-15 16:06
When we established EU Business Partners one of the first things we did was become Corporate Members of the International Association of Privacy Practitioners and we are very proud to be par… Read More
2018-06-23 12:10
I wanted to share with you a great article from the IAPP blog.
The IAPP is an excellent organization, it is the International Association of Privacy Practitioners. Based in New Hampshire, MA… Read More
2018-02-28 08:47
Beast from the East Update!
Many of our staff can’t travel safely to our offices this morning so we will not be opening before 11am on Wednesday 28 February and will be making a f… Read More
2017-10-11 10:00
Sometimes, succeeding in a personal injuries claim and getting the compensation you deserve takes more than just applying to the PIAB yourself. You may need a little help and expertise along… Read More
2017-10-06 10:00
Transvaginal Tape Claims*: What You Need to Know
It was supposed to be a simpler and easier alternative to invasive surgery, but transvaginal tape implants have caused a world of trouble &md&hell…Read More
2017-09-19 07:00
Injury Claims* in Ireland: All You Need to Know
Your essential guide to injury claims in Ireland, including how much you can expect to get in compensation.
Personal injury covers many kinds… Read More
2017-09-12 07:00
Going it alone with personal injury claims can be a tough road, so you may need some expert help along the way.
Here at McCarthy & Co, we know that many people can go their entire lives… Read More
2017-09-07 07:30
What to Look for in Personal Injury Lawyers
Successful personal injury claims* often result from the expertise of expert personal injury lawyers. Trying to find the best for you involves sea… Read More
2017-08-24 15:23
How Do I Go About Making a Personal Injury Claim*?
The road to making a personal injury claim is not always smooth and there can be many twists and turns. Some expert legal help will help to… Read More
2017-07-20 10:00
Go it alone or instruct an experienced personal injury claims solicitor to drive car accident claims to success?
Car accident claims are the most common types of personal injury cases made e… Read More
2017-07-06 10:29
It’s a traumatic time when you’re injured in an accident you didn’t cause, but before you make a claim, you first have to know if you’re eligible.
Being involved in a… Read More
2017-06-06 09:17
The Statute of Limitations imposes strict time limits within which an injured person must commence their claim. If you don’t commence proceedings within these very rigid time limits yo… Read More
2017-03-05 17:43
What is the difference between the design of the DePuy ASR and DePuy Pinnacle hip implants?
Both prosthetic systems were designed and manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics (which is a subsidiar… Read More
2017-02-20 08:55
Cases of medical negligence involving general practitioners in Ireland have been steadily increasing over the years. Based on the findings of a systematic review of international malpractice… Read More
2017-02-13 13:04
Personal Injury Claims * Must be Made to PIAB
If you have suffered an accident in Ireland in which you suffered personal injuries *, whether a road traffic accident, an accident at work or a… Read More
2017-01-23 10:05
One of the many self-serving arguments trotted out by insurance companies to attempt to justify their recent astronomical round of hikes in motor insurance premiums is that we have a serious… Read More
2017-01-13 15:09
IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT
What’s the first thing that I should do if I’ve been in an accident?
This is a no-brainer. It should be a matter of absolute priority that you establish… Read More
2016-12-17 18:23
The case of Kevin Barry McClintock is a tragic one that highlights an instance of double standards on the part of the Injuries Board, the government body responsible for assessing personal i… Read More
2016-09-19 13:46
It is well established that the female hormone oestrogen can cause clotting of the blood. For this reason, women using the so-called ‘third generation’ combined contraceptive pil… Read More
2016-09-19 13:01
What are my rights if I’ve been injured in the course of air travel?
The system that regulates claiming compensation for any injuries sustained while engaged in international air trave… Read More
2016-09-19 12:52
What is SIRVA?
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is caused when a vaccine is injected too high up on the arm resulting in an injury to the musculoskeletal structures… Read More
2016-06-03 10:16
Spare a thought for Jason Shelly who, due to his ill-judged decision to embellish his evidence, has had his claim for compensation thrown out and an order for costs made against him.
Shelly… Read More
2016-05-13 15:06
N.B. – Our clients’ confidentiality is of cardinal importance to us. This article has been drafted so as to preserve our client’s anonymity and has been expressly approved… Read More
2016-04-22 13:48
Flor was interviewed by Joe Dermody for the Business Section of the Irish Examiner, you can read the full article here.
The post Irish Examiner Interview with Flor McCarthy appeared f… Read More
2016-04-20 13:38
The Team at McCarthy & Co. Solicitors Clonakilty – Irish Law Awards Finalists 2016
The team at Clonakilty based solicitors McCarthy & Co. are once again finalists in the prest… Read More
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