Legal News (Healthcare Law)

We outline Cronin v Stevenson [2016] IECA 186 (Court of Appeal, Edwards J, 22 June 2016), a successful appeal against a High Court award for damages in a personal injuries action.

Yvonne Joyce outlines a recent High Court highlighting the role of periodic payments and the possible changes in future care needs.

The Medical Council published its updated Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for registered medical practitioners (8th edition) in May.

Hayes hosted a breakfast seminar this morning, 1 June 2016, for members of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland (HSLAI) and their guests.

Yvonne Joyce offers an update on the legal status of ‘living wills’.

A recent Appeal Court decision almost halved a “wholly disproportionate” personal injury award. Fiona Agbi outlines the case.