Pension’s in Bankruptcy Proceedings – A review of recent case law
Thursday, 10 May 2018
What happens to a person’s pension is always a matter for concern when they get into financial difficulties. This can be further complicated by financial difficulties which might result in bankruptcy. When someone goes into bankruptcy, as a general rule, all assets owned by the bankrupt vest in the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. As a
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Family Home in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Thursday, 10 May 2018
The position of the family home in Bankruptcy is that while the Lender has options under the legislation they invariably keep the family home out of bankruptcy.
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Is there a time limit on justice? – The Statute of Limitations and Medical Negligence
Thursday, 03 May 2018
Under our legal system, there are strict time limits – known as ‘limitation periods’ within which you are entitled to begin court proceedings seeking damages for personal injuries, including cases of misdiagnosis.
- Published in Medical Negligence
Female Led Women’s Medical Negligence Department
Wednesday, 02 May 2018
There have been many examples of medical negligence over the last number of years. This is something that causes people great anxiety and distress. Legal Team Gillian O’Mahony heads up the Women’s Medical Negligence Department at Lynch Solicitors and has successfully concluded many complex Medical Negligence actions in all areas of clinical and medical negligence
- Published in Medical Negligence
Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis – HSE under pressure after Vicky Phelan settles her lawsuit for €2.5 million
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
Last week, Vicky Phelan, settled her High Court action against the HSE after she was given incorrect smear test results and is now terminally ill with cervical cancer. Breach of Trust Speaking outside court Ms Phelan said that her case was “unforgivable” and an “appalling breach of trust”. She also stated that “There are no
- Published in Medical Negligence
Grandparents and Guardianship – The Legal Rights of Grandparents
Thursday, 19 April 2018
When a family unit breaks down the focus is inevitably in establishing each parents’ rights in relation to their children. What is often forgotten is that such a break up can have negative consequences for the grandparents who may wish to apply for guardianship, access or custody. We all understand that grandparents play a very important role
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Road Traffic Accidents – Dos and Donts in the Snow
Thursday, 01 March 2018
Having had cause to this morning in the snow I have noticed another major hazard aside from the weather – the way our fellow road users react to the dangers the weather throws at us. There are two extremes and both equally as lethal as the other. The first, is the reckless driver who carries
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Loss of tracker led to home seizures of at least 15 Ulster Bank Customers
Monday, 05 February 2018
At least 15 homeowners, who were customers with Ulster Bank, had their homes seized when they failed to make repayments due to being switched, incorrectly, off their Tracker Mortgage Rates. RTE News reports that Ulster Bank will tell the Oireachtas Finance Committee today of the details and that the actual number of customers who have lost
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Thousands of Scans to be Reviewed in Kerry Hospital
Monday, 05 February 2018
News broke this week of thousands of scans in University Hospital Kerry having to be review after it was discovered that several patients were given incorrect diagnosis. It is understood that over 40,000 scans will be reviewed in a process that has been underway for months already. Naturally, this has led to major concern from
- Published in Medical Negligence
How to Choose Your Executor(s) for Your Will
Monday, 05 February 2018
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. So what does an executor actually do?
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Vaginal Mesh Implants: Questions of Negligence
Monday, 02 October 2017
The problems associated with vaginal mesh implants have been much publicised over the last few months. In September 2017 a Plaintiff in the United States was awarded a record $57m damages. She had received a vaginal mesh implant made by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) which was launched without a clinical trial, and then marketed for
- Published in Medical Negligence
Irish Divorce Rates Back at Pre-Recession Levels
Friday, 15 September 2017
The pre-recession levels of divorce are back in Ireland after several years of declining numbers, according to the Law Society. The announcement by the governing body of solicitors in Ireland, suggests that the trend is down to the fact that people, who had wanted to get divorced for years, were unable to financially support themselves
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Ovarian Cancer victim wins $417m payout from Johnson & Johnson
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Johnson & Johnson talcum power is typically associated with kid’s bath times or a grandparent’s bathroom cabinet and has been a household staple for generations In the United States a jury has now ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417m to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based products
- Published in Medical Negligence
What You Need To Consider When Buying A House
Monday, 31 July 2017
Thinking of buying a house? We look at Government incentives scheme and we also highlight a podcast and video to help you understand some of the issues associated with buying a house.
- Published in Property Services
Wardship – A Mechanism to Manage a Person’s Affair
Friday, 21 July 2017
When a person becomes unable to manage their assets because of mental incapacity, an application can be made to the courts for them to become a Ward of Court. This is a process known as Wardship. We look at the issue in this blog. When does Wardship arise? An application must be made to the
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
