Lucena Clinic and Health Service Executive admit to failing to provide care within an acceptable timeframe to 11 year old girl with acute mental health issues.

Lyndy Cantillon and Mary Barry were involved in a fatal action brought by the family of Milly Tuomey, who sadly died by suicide in January 2016 at the tender age of 11 years old. In the weeks prior to her death Milly had sought help from a number of healthcare professionals for her deteriorating mental […]

Significant Settlement of Case for Woman who lost the function of her right dominant upper limb due to a substandard delay in treating and diagnosing her metastatic disease

Aisling Maher, assisted by Mags O’Shea, recently achieved a significant out-of-court settlement for a lovely woman in respect of a substandard delay in diagnosing and treating her right axillary/brachial plexus metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer at Cork University Hospital (“CUH”), from approximately April 2018 to February 2019 (when the diagnosis was made).  During the aforementioned […]

Settlement for daughter of man over multiple systemic failures in his care at a Cork nursing home.

Background We had the privilege of acting for the daughter of the Deceased in this sad case.  Our client was her late father’s primary carer until his admission to the Bon Secours Care Village nursing home, Cork in March 2020. Following his death in October 2020, our client took up her late father’s records from […]

GARDA RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who suffered a serious fracture to his left knee during the course of his work as a Garda. The Garda was in pursuit of a youth when he was caused to be knocked to […]

Settlement of case for family of the Estate of young wife and mother who died of  HSE failures to diagnose and treat her  breast cancer appropriately

I and the team in Cantillons Solicitors  were honoured to represent the family of Catherine Halligan, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Catherine  was aged 38 in  May 2014 when she noticed a lump in her right breast and for which she attended her GP who made an urgent referral to University Hospital Waterford […]

GARDA RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who suffered psychological injury when a prisoner spat into his eye and told him he would get HIV. The case was heard remotely, with the Client attending at our offices and was able to […]

SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT WHO SLIPPED AND FELL IN SHOP

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillon’s Solicitors recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injury, loss and damage following a fall in a shop. In summary, our client was walking along an aisle in a shop when he was caused to fall on a wet floor. Our client suffered serious […]

Hospitals admit liability and apologise over care failings of Cork boy with brain tumour

Orla Kelly and the team at Cantillons represented the family of the late Jack Doran in the High Court in Dublin in fatal proceedings against Children’s Health Ireland regarding Temple Street Hospital and the Mercy University Hospital. It is no exaggeration to say that this was one of the saddest medical negligence cases I have […]

SUBSTANTIAL COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT AS A RESULT OF A SLIP AND FALL IN A CITY COUNCIL PARK

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation team at Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injury, loss and damage as a result of a fall in a public park. In summary, our client was walking through a park (which was owned and managed by a City Council) when he was caused […]

Settlement of €2million compensation following workplace assault causing life changing injuries

Sarah McNulty and the Litigation Team at Cantillons obtained a substantial settlement for a man who suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of a vicious attack perpetrated against him at his place of work during the course of his employment. Our client was an innocent victim who was set upon by criminals. There was a […]

SUBSTANTIAL COMPENSATION FOR GENTLEMAN WHO LOST VISION IN EYE DUE TO MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

Karen Kearney, Ernest Cantillon and the Medical Negligence Team in Cantillons Solicitors acted on behalf of this client in a medical negligence claim against the HSE, prosecuted in the High Court in Dublin. The claim related to our client’s treating  doctors’ failure (in a HSE run hospital) to appropriately treat and manage difficulties in his […]

COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injuries, loss and damage as a result of a road traffic accident. In summary, our client was driving along the road when, suddenly and without warning, a car pulled out in front of her.   Our client […]

Compensation for Employee Injured at Work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently obtained significant compensation for a Client who suffered injury, loss and damages following a work place accident. Our Client was working as a welder in the Oil Industry when she suffered injuries as a result of a metal component falling from a height and landing […]

Substantial Interim Settlement for Six Year Old Girl who suffered Significant Injuries at Birth due to Negligence

Karen Kearney and Ernest Cantillon of the Medical Negligence team at Cantillons Solicitors  achieved a significant settlement on the 28th September 2023, with the State Claims Agency for the HSE at Mediation by way of a payment out of €850,000 for a period of five years to our client,   a six year old little girl. […]

Kerry Boy Settles Case Against Cork University Hospital and Crumlin Children’s Hospital For €4million interim settlement for five years due to medical negligence in his care

Orla Kelly and the medical negligence team acted on behalf of John O’Brien a minor, instructed by his mother. We brought proceedings arising out of the failings in the care given to him at various stages during the first year of his life at Cork University Hospital and also Crumlin Children’s Hospital.  Extensive reports were […]

Substantial Medical Negligence Settlement for retention of swab post-surgery

Aisling Maher, assisted by Margaret O’Shea of the Medical Negligence team at Cantillons achieved a substantial settlement for a gentleman who became acutely unwell after it was discovered that a swab had left been behind in his abdomen post-operatively for 4 months, which had eroded into his small bowel, necessitating open surgery to remove same, […]

WORK PLACE ACCIDENT RESULTS IN COMPENSATION

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injuries, loss and damage following an accident at work. In summary, our client was required to carry out maintenance work on a make shift elevated platform.    Whilst our client was carrying out her duties on the […]

Bringing a case in Ireland when the injuries and accident occurred on a package holiday abroad

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to help their client in this matter. The decision helps to clarify the position on who can bring a case in Ireland when the injuries and accident occurred on a package holiday abroad. See more in the attached article: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41160679.html Contact us at Cantillons […]

Garda Member settles his Claim for Injury to Arm

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors acted for a Member of An Garda Síochána who sustained an injury to his right arm. Our client was in the course of exiting from a Garda cell having placed a violent prisoner in the cell when the door of the cell was slammed into his right […]

Compensation for Waitress Injured at Work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injury, loss and damage following a workplace accident. Our client was a waitress, working in a restaurant, when she suffered injuries as a result of a glass smashing in her hand.        An Application was made to […]

Settlement for Boy with cardiac issues arising out of delay in diagnosis of Kawasaki disease

Lyndy Cantillon, Partner together with her Assistant Mary Barry recently settled a High Court action on behalf of a little boy from Limerick who sadly suffered damage to his heart due to the delay in diagnosing and treating him for Kawasaki disease. The case was taken by the boy’s mother and was ultimately settled by […]

SUBSTANTIAL  SETTLEMENT FOR MOTHER WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES  DUE TO  HOSPITAL NEGLIGENCE IN MANAGEMENT OF HER  LABOUR AND DELIVERY OF HER  FIRSTBORN

Karen Kearney and  her assistants Tricia Sisk and April Wiseman of  the Medical Negligence Department of Cantillons Solicitors  were successful in achieving a substantial six figure settlement for a client who sustained significant personal injuries, both psychological and physical, due to failure of her treating practitioners to appropriately manage  her labour and delivery of her  […]

COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT AT WORK

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injuries, loss and damage as a result of a workplace accident. Our client was walking in his place of work when he slipped on water on the floor.    Following extensive investigations, it was revealed that the […]

Substantial compensation following unnecessary and inappropriate surgery for a man with erectile dysfunction

Karen Kearney and Ernest Cantillon of  Cantillons Solicitors were successful in achieving a substantial six figure settlement for a client who had venous ligation surgery carried out on his penis.  The medical negligence  case was settled at Mediation after a lengthy legal battle and some two months prior to the case coming to trial in […]

Settlement for Urology Medical Negligence

Orla Kelly assisted by Angela O’Donovan and Michelle Horgan in the Medical Negligence Department assisted a deserving couple in proceedings, arising out of the negligent medical treatment at a hospital and by his Consultant Urologist. His case concerned the fact that he was advised to undergo a urological surgery which was inappropriate for him and […]

Substantial Out Of Court Settlement For Woman who lost vision

Aisling Maher and Mags O’Shea in Medical Negligence Team were pleased to achieve a significant out of court settlement for a woman who sadly lost her vision. Our client had a long-standing diagnosis of Glaucoma; which typically is a life-long disease, and which requires regular monitoring of intraocular pressures, optic disc appearances and visual field […]

COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT INJURED IN BIKE ACCIDENT

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered injury, loss and damage as a result of a cycling accident. Our client was cycling her bike in the cycle lane when a car, without looking, pulled across her path. Our client applied her brakes which resulted in her […]

COMPENSATION FOR MINOR INJURED IN PARK

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained compensation for a minor Plaintiff, who suffered injuries, due to a fall whilst using a public park. Our client was walking through a public park when, due to a defect in the footpath, she fell and suffered serious injuries. The matter was referred […]

WORKER COMPENSATED DUE TO ACCIDENT AT WORK

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained significant compensation for a client who suffered injuries, loss and damage as a result of a workplace accident. Our client was opening a window at their place of work when, due to poor workmanship, a part of the window fell and hit our […]

Kerry boy with cerebral palsy settles case against University Maternity Hospital Limerick for €3.75m for failings in neonatal care

Orla Kelly and the medical negligence team acted on behalf of Kyle Flavin a minor, instructed by his parents. They brought proceedings arising out of the failings in the care given to him during the first few days of his life in the neonatal unit in Limerick.  Extensive reports were gathered to support liability and […]

Bereaved family welcome hospital’s admission regarding their brother’s neglect leading to his death

Marian Fogarty and Ger Falvey acted for the Doyle family regarding the wrongful death of their late brother Patrick Doyle aged only 47.  This tragic case relates to a bachelor farmer, Patrick Doyle, who needlessly died at the age of 47 because of failings in the treatment he received at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny (SLHK) in […]

GARDA RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of a violent assault on him whilst on duty.  He received a kick to his head and suffered post-concussion syndrome and other physical injuries. The case […]

Substantial Out Of Court Settlement For Woman following Negligent Misreading Of Cervical Smear

Aisling Maher and the Medical Negligence Team were pleased to achieve a significant settlement recently for a woman who developed invasive cervical cancer as a result of the negligent misreporting of her cervical smear. Experts retained by Cantillons concluded that if her cervical smear had been reported correctly by the Defendant laboratory as showing high […]

Ernest Cantillon gives lecture to the European Association of Judges for Mediation (GEMME)

Ernest Cantillon was honoured to be asked by the European Association of Judges for Mediation (GEMME) to talk at the Bar Council Premises in Dublin on the 28th February, 2023, on the topic of Mediation. GEMME’s objective is the development and promotion of mediation and alternative methods of dispute resolution. Picture below of Ernest Cantillon […]

Failings in medical care at Cork University Hospital lead to the untimely death of a 75 year old Cork man

Orla Kelly assisted by Angela O’Donovan acted on behalf of Geraldine regarding the death of her beloved father in December 2017. A settlement was reached at Mediation and an expression of regret given by the HSE.  The matter was ruled by the Court approving the settlement.  Coffey J extended his sympathies to all involved.  Outside […]

Compensation for Workplace Accident

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation team at Cantillons Solicitors recently obtained compensation for a client who suffered injury, loss and damage following a workplace accident. Our client was working at a premises when a defective door slammed and caused significant injuries to our client’s hand. An application was made to PIAB (formerly the Injuries Board) […]

Substantial settlement for woman who was wrongfully discharged from a Cork hospital with abnormal blood test results

Marian Fogarty, Ger Falvey and the medical negligence team at Cantillons are delighted to have secured significant compensation for a client who was afforded substandard care while attending the A & E Department of a Cork based hospital. The expert evidence in our client’s case concluded that there was a failure to look at and […]

GARDA RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who brought a claim under the Garda Compensation Acts arising from personal injuries he suffered whilst he was assisting in the arrest of a man who kicked out and struck him in his hands. […]

GARDA RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who brought a claim under the Garda Compensation Acts arising from personal injuries he suffered whilst he was assisting in the arrest of a man who had threatened staff at a premises.  He was […]

EMPLOYEE RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR ACCIDENT AT WORK

Jody Cantillon, of the Litigation Team in Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully obtained compensation for a client who suffered injuries, loss and damage, following an accident at work. Our client was working on the factory floor underneath machinery when, due to a defect in the machinery overhead, an object fell from above and struck our client […]

Client Stephen Teap settles case against HSE and two Labs following admission of liability relating to death of his wife Irene Teap

Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to be able to assist Stephen Teap to finally get justice for his late wife Irene Teap. Please read more about this case by following the links below:- https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2022/1208/1340692-stephen-teap/ https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2022/12/08/stephen-teap-these-labs-denied-oscar-and-noah-a-life-with-their-mother/  Contact us at Cantillons Solicitors at +353 (0)21 4275673 or info@cantillons.com  if you would like more information. * In contentious business, a […]

Award for devastating negligent spinal cord injury

Orla Kelly assisted by Angela O’Donovan in the Medical Negligence Department acted on behalf of a lovely, deserving couple in proceedings, arising out of the lady’s catastrophic spinal injury.  The injury was caused to her spine when a series of two consecutive spinal surgeries carried out by her orthopaedic surgeon left her paraplegic.  We gathered […]

Substantial Out Of Court Settlements For Husband and Wife following Negligent Misreading Of Cervical Smear

Aisling Maher and the Medical Negligence Team were pleased to achieve significant settlements recently for a husband and wife, the latter who developed cervical cancer as a result of the negligent misreporting of her cervical smear.  Experts retained by Cantillons concluded that if her cervical smear had been reported correctly by the Defendants as showing […]

HOTEL EMPLOYEE RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Liam Dunford and Ernest Cantillon at Cantillons Solicitors recently acted for a Client who was injured during his work in a hotel whilst attempting to carry some luggage belonging to a guest up a flight of stairs.  The Client had not been provided with manual handling training and therefore this was a breach of Statutory […]

Compensation for Employee Injured at Work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered significant injuries following the use of a defective Cherry Picker. Our client was operating a Cherry Picker. While raised at a height, with our client within, the Cherry Picker malfunctioned and crashed to the ground. Our client suffered serious […]

PORTER ASSAULTED AT WORK RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of an assault at work. Our client was a Hospital Porter working in a busy Hospital when he was assaulted by a patient, causing injury, loss and damage. The case proceeded through the Personal Injuries […]

Death of 57 year old man following deficits of care amounting to medical negligence at Cork University Hospital

Orla Kelly and the medical negligence team were pleased to act on behalf of Mrs Colette Fennelly and her daughter Megan regarding the sad and needless premature passing of their beloved husband and father in Cork University Hospital. The hospital ultimately apologised for the admitted failings.  The family were devastated to learn that his death […]

Another substantial out of court settlement for couple following misreading of her cervical slides and surgical negligence by her Consultant Gynaecologist

Orla Kelly and the Medical Negligence Team were pleased to assist a lady who developed cervical cancer following a misreporting of her cervical slides which if reported correctly at that stage, would have avoided her developing cervical cancer.  In addition, she received negligent treatment from her Consultant Gynaecologist, who performed a subtotal instead of a […]

Compensation for child assaulted while in school    

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a minor client who suffered injuries following an assault by a teacher. Our client, who was under the age of 18, suffered injuries when she was assaulted by a teacher. The matter was submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Board), but was released […]

Cork University Hospital settles case for €6m over delay in diagnosing brain tumour in teenager

Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to be able to help a young man achieve an award of €6m following a Medical Negligence Claim. Please read more about this case by following the link below: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40896041.html Contact us at Cantillons Solicitors at +353 (0)21 4275673 or info@cantillons.com if you would like more information on accident at work claims. “In […]

Significant compensation for serious accident at work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered severe personal injuries, loss and damage as a result of a serious accident at work. Our client was required to walk across a raised platform which was provided by his employers. Within that platform, there was a hatch. A […]

Delay in removing clot from the spinal cord resulted in permanent disabilities

Pat Daly, Ernest Cantillon and ably assisted by Suzanne Buckley of the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to settle this case on behalf of this most deserving gentleman. In 2014, our Client was mountain biking in Co. Cork.  He was traveling downhill on a designated cycle route when the bike skidded (for […]

FOURTH DEGREE TEAR CASE SETTLES ON THE STEPS OF THE COURT

Karen Kearney,  Ernest Cantillon  and assisted by Tricia Sisk and April Wiseman of the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to settle this case recently on the day  the case was due to commence hearing in the High Court in Dublin for some two weeks.  The case had been fully defended right to […]

Large settlement following unnecessary major surgery

Orla Kelly, assisted by Angela O’Donovan, represented a gentleman who was inappropriately advised that he had a cancerous neuroendocrine tumour and required urgent surgery.  Terrified that he had cancer and taking his Consultant’s advice he duly underwent major surgery without delay and a lengthy recovery period and time off work. Following the surgery, he was […]

COMPENSATION FOR SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT

Jody Cantillon in the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered injuries (including whiplash injuries), loss and damage as a result of a car accident. The circumstances of the accident are somewhat unusual in that our client was driving their car along a busy and well known Cork motorway when […]

Six figure settlement for plaintiff with underlying neurological condition injured as a result of a high velocity road traffic accident

The team at Cantillons, recently achieved a significant settlement for a client who suffered soft tissues injuries as a result of a road traffic accident.  Our client was a poor candidate for an accident of this nature, having been diagnosed with a degenerative, neurological condition mere months before the accident.  As a result of the […]

Significant compensation for worker injured due to a workplace accident

The Litigation Team at Cantillons, assisted by Carmel Craven, recently negotiated a significant settlement for a client injured as a result of a workplace accident. Our client was operating a drill, with a hole-saw attached, to cut a circular pipe when the saw was caused to jerk resulting in a nasty laceration to his finger. […]

Deserving settlement for Client injured when a waitress caused the contents of a teapot to spill on her

The Litigation Team at Cantillons recently negotiated a significant settlement for a client who suffered burns, resulting in significant scarring, when a waitress allowed scalding hot tea to spill on to her back from a teapot she had balanced on the back of our client’s chair. An application was made to PIAB in the usual […]

COMPENSATION FOR ACCIDENT AT WORK

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered serious Personal Injury, loss and damage as a result of an accident at work. Our client was required to exit from the side door of a van, which was provided by their employer. The employer neglected to put the […]

Man awarded €25m after ‘appalling’ treatment in Cork hospital

Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to be able to help Conor McCormack achieve a €25,000,000 compensation payment following a Medical Negligence Claim. Please read more about this case by following the links below: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/man-left-blind-and-unable-to-walk-settles-case-against-hospital-for-25m-1.4739750 https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-awarded-e25-million-in-settlement-following-appalling-treatment-in-cork-hospital-1219378.html https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1126/1263344-court-settlement-brain-injury/ https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/25-million-for-man-left-blind-and-unable-to-walk-after-hospitals-lack-of-action-despite-parents-warnings-41092105.html https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40753377.html If you are looking for a Medical Negligence Solicitor, please contact Cantillons Solicitors using the contact form below, […]

Significant out of court settlement for couple following misreading of three of her cervical slides

Orla Kelly and the medical negligence team were pleased to assist another deserving couple whose lives were changed by the CervicalCheck scandal.  This couple brought proceedings arising out of the misreading of three successive cervical slides in 2011, 2013 and 2014.  Extensive reports were gathered to demonstrate their extensive physical and psychological injuries.  The proceedings […]

Road Traffic Accident Claim Settled

Amy Connolly, assisted by Kate O’Toole and Rebekah Jefferson, of the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently settled a case for a client who suffered significant injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. On the date of the accident, our client was travelling to work when he was involved in a collision with […]

Cantillons Solicitors Named as one of Ireland’s Best Law Firms 2022

Cantillons Solicitors are delighted to have been named by the Sunday Independent as one of Ireland’s best Law Firms for 2022. Cantillon Solicitors was specifically acknowledged for its work in the area of Personal Injuries Claims and Medical Negligence Claims. Please click on the link below to read more. https://www.independent.ie/business/irelands-best-law-firms/irelands-best-law-firms-2022-full-list-41020380.html  

SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION ACHIEVED FOR WOMAN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SUFFERED INJURIES DUE TO SURGICAL NEGLIGENCE

 Karen Kearney, assisted by  April Wiseman and Tricia Sisk, of the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons  settled this complex medical negligence case on the 5th of October 2021, the date the case was due to commence hearing in the High Court in Dublin and  for three weeks thereafter. There had been a failed Mediation some […]

SETTLEMENT FOR CLIENT WHO WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF A CAR ACCIDENT

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered serious personal injury, loss and damage as a result of a car accident.   Our client was stopped in traffic, when they were rear-ended.  This resulted in our client suffering a whiplash injury. Our client instructed us to bring a […]

COMPENSATION PAY OUT FOR CUSTOMER WHO SLIPPED AND FELL ON A WET FLOOR

Jody Cantillon in the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client, who suffered serious injuries when they were caused to slip and fall on a wet floor of a shop. When our client walked through the door of the shop, she fell immediately on a wet and hazardous floor and, as a result, […]

Substantial settlement for client subjected to ‘sham redundancy’

The Litigation Team recently negotiated a substantial settlement to recover all loss of earnings incurred by a client who was subjected to a sham redundancy last year.   Our client contacted us, distraught, when his employer advised him that his role had been made redundant.  The team at Cantillons consulted with him at length and noted […]

Substantial settlement for prison officer who suffered injuries due to a workplace accident

The Litigation Team at Cantillons recently negotiated a substantial settlement for a prison officer who suffered back injuries due to a workplace accident.   Our client was a poor candidate for an accident of this nature, as she had a significant pre-accident history of back injuries, having undergone two previous surgeries on her back.  An application […]

€18m award for young boy for injuries suffered at birth

See below links to media coverage. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40713725.html https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/no-amount-can-account-for-what-fionn-has-lost-boy-6-awarded-18m-for-injuries-at-birth-40919557.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/high-court-action-over-boy-s-birth-injuries-settled-for-18m-1.4691680 https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1005/1250851-fionn-feely/ Contact Our Birth Injury Claim Solicitors If you are looking for a Birth Injury Claim Solicitor, please contact Cantillons Solicitors using the contact form below, call us on +353 (0)21 4275673 or email us at info@cantillons.com for more information. Our offices are located at 39 […]

WORKER COMPENSATED DUE TO ACCIDENT AT WORK

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully represented a client who suffered serious personal injuries, loss and damage as a result of an accident at work. Our client was required, during the course of his employment, to work on a lift which was defective, and posed a hazard to our client.  […]

Settlement for Lady following misreading of Cervical slides

Orla Kelly as part of the Medical Negligence Team represented a lady who was part of the 221 Cervical Check Group and who had her previous smear test misreported.  She suffered psychiatric injury and disruption to her life as part of her claim. The matter was hard fought by the two laboratories involved in the […]

Significant compensation for client who suffered injuries following road traffic accident

The Litigation Team recently negotiated a six figure settlement for a self-employed gentleman who suffered soft tissue injuries due to a road traffic accident which occurred in the South East of the country. Our client suffered a complex back injury and a suspected  fracture of the spine; he was caused to wear a neck and […]

SETTLEMENT SECURED FOR YOUNG BOY AGAINST AER LINGUS

Amy Connolly, and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully represented a young boy who was refused travel in the business class cabin of an Aer Lingus aircraft with his Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) for the purposes of a “Share a Dream” trip to Orlando. The parents of Rian Stack contacted Cantillons Solicitors as […]

Settlement for Woman with Terminal Cancer

Lyndy Cantillon and her team recently settled a case for a woman who had been diagnosed with terminal peritoneal (ovarian) cancer due to failings in the care afforded to her by the Health Service Executive. The negligence in this case was sadly twofold. The Plaintiff was a woman who had a long history with breast […]

Settlement for Child who Suffered Injury at School

Amy Connolly, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully represented a child in relation to a personal injuries claim arising out of an accident which occurred in August 2019, when our client was participating in a physical education class at his secondary school. Our client was running and put his right hand out […]

Significant Compensation for Worker Injured in Workplace Accident

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of an accident at work. Our client was working in a hospital when a heavy object fell from above and struck our client on the head, causing serious injuries.  The case proceeded through the Personal […]

SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION IN PACEMAKER CASE WHICH GAVE RISE TO SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING COMPLICATIONS

Pat Daly, ably assisted by Suzanne Buckley and Aoife Daly, settled this complex High Court medical negligence case by means of Mediation on the 30th April 2021. On the 12th January 2015, our client became suddenly unwell, with symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness and palpitations.  He subsequently complained of abdominal cramps.  He […]

CHILD WHO FELL INTO MANHOLE RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently successfully represented a child in relation to a personal injuries claim arising out of an accident. Our client was walking along a footpath when he stood on a defective manhole covering. The child fell into the manhole. Our client suffered physical and psychological injuries.  The matter was […]

Settlement for client who suffered injuries as a result of a road traffic accident

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team recently settled a Personal Injury action for a client who had suffered injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was driving through a busy junction in Co. Kerry, when a car collided with the side of the client’s vehicle, causing her to suffer injuries, loss […]

Significant settlement for worker who suffered injuries in a workplace accident

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented an employee who suffered serious personal injuries, loss and damage as result of an accident which took place during the course of employment with a global pharmaceutical company. There was a clear failing on all Defendants involved in this case to provide a […]

DRIVER INVOLVED IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS RECEIVES COMPENSATION

Jody Cantillon, and the Litigation Team of Cantillons Solicitors, recently represented a client in a personal injuries claim, arising out of two separate car accidents. Our client was driving a car along the main road, when another car pulled out in front of him causing a collision. Our client suffered personal injuries, mainly a whiplash […]

Mother who witnessed son’s catastrophic brain injury settles psychiatric injury and loss of earnings case for significant damages  

Marian Fogarty and the Medical Negligence team at Cantillons have secured one of the highest level of damages in a nervous shock case for a secondary claimant in a very tragic case.  The mother had delivered a beautiful healthy baby at a maternity hospital.  After his birth the baby was placed on his mother’s breast […]

Eye Surgery Case Settlement For Cantillons Solicitors

Lyndy Cantillon and her team recently settled a case for a young woman who suffered a lifelong eye injury following a LASEK eye surgery. The Plaintiff in this case underwent a Laser Eye Surgery in 2015, to improve her eyesight. In advance of the procedure, the Plaintiff was not advised of the risks associated with […]

Six figure settlement for client who suffered serious injuries due to a road traffic collision

The Litigation Team at Cantillons negotiated a significant settlement last month for a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was the restrained front seat passenger of a car travelling on a main road, when a car travelling in the opposite direction at excessive speed on icy […]

Settlement in excess of €500,000 for client injured due to workplace accident

The Litigation team at Cantillons recently negotiated a settlement of close to €600,000 for a client who suffered complications following a sprained wrist, suffered as a result of a workplace fall. An application was made to PIAB who declined to furnish an assessment of damages, given the complexity of issues involved.   Proceedings issued.  Liability was […]

Compensation for worker who suffered injuries in a workplace accident as a result of faulty machinery

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a Client who suffered serious injuries in an accident at work while carrying out their duties and using a machine which was not fit for purpose. Our Client was required to use a machine for which they received no training. The machine was also […]

Successful Mediation In Hip Replacement Surgery Performed Negligently

Karen Kearney, ably assisted by Tricia Sisk and April Wiseman, settled this High Court medical negligence case by means of remote Mediation on the 11th March 2021.  It took two days of Mediation to settle.  The case had been due to commence in the High Court in Dublin in November 2020 but, due to Level […]

Compensation For Business Losses Incurred As A Result Of A Road Traffic Accident

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillon Solicitors represented a business which suffered losses, including loss of profits, as a result of road traffic accident. In summary, our client was in a line of business which required a very specialist vehicle.  Without that vehicle, the business could not function.   Through no fault of our […]

A 46-year-old mother-of-four who is terminally ill with cervical cancer settles her High Court action on day 3 of the Trial.

On the 26th January 2021, Pat Daly, Partner, settled a case for a 46 year old mother of four who has a terminal cervical cancer.  The lady is one of the original 221 women affected by the cervical cancer controversy.   In 2015, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer set against a background of negative smear […]

Driver in Car Accident Claim Receives Compensation

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently represented a client in a personal injury claim arising out of a car accident. Our client was driving her car along the main road when their car was struck by a car exiting from a side road.   Our client suffered personal injuries including a whiplash […]

A 28 day battle to get justice for a Lady following a delayed cancer diagnosis.

The Medical Negligence team acted on behalf of a lady who presented to her General Practitioner (‘GP’) in June 2015, with a complaint that she was passing blood.  This complaint required an urgent review as it is a cardinal symptom of cancer.  The GP’s plan was to refer her for a urology assessment.  However, the […]

Compensation for Shopper who slipped and fell on hangers

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client who suffered serious while shopping in a well-known Department Store.   While walking around the Store, our client fell on hangers which had been left on the ground. The Store knew that this was a risk to shoppers and it was clear that […]

Settlement for client who suffered injuries as a result of a road traffic accident

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered serious personal injuries, loss and damage as result of a road traffic accident. The case was listed for hearing before the High Court, but ultimately settled on the eve of trial. Our client was very happy with the compensation […]

GARDA COMPENSATION ACT – REMOTE HEARING

Ernest Cantillon and Liam Dunford at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a member of An Garda Síochána in the High Court who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of a violent assault on her whilst on duty. The case was heard remotely, with the Client attending at our offices and was able to watch […]

Cantillons settled a case involving an accidental overdose due to a pharmacy error

Cantillons settled a case for a 78 year old woman who suffered life altering injuries when she collapsed due to an accidental overdose. The Plaintiff in this case was dispensed medication from a Pharmacy in Dublin with the incorrect dosage instructions, which meant that she took 3 times the prescribed dose. Sadly, this culminated in […]

Complex Colon Cancer Medical Negligence Cases Settled by Mediation

Karen Kearney and her team at Cantillons Solicitors settled two High Court medical negligence cases by means of remote Mediation on the 21st September 2020.  The case had been due to commence in the High Court in Dublin in October and had been estimated to run for six weeks.  All parties to the Mediation, namely the […]

Significant settlement for client injured due to a road traffic accident

The team at Cantillons, recently instructed Senior Counsel in relation to settlement negotiations involving a personal injuries case. The case involved a road traffic accident and had been due to proceed to hearing at Cork High Court in March but unfortunately, due to Lockdown restrictions, the March Sessions were adjourned. The facts of the case […]

The team at Cantillons negotiates a successful conclusion to breach of contract proceedings

Our Litigation team recently represented a young professional starting out on his career journey, who incurred significant financial loss when his new employer unilaterally altered the terms of his salary following his commencement date. He subsequently found alternative employment and the team at Cantillons initiated legal proceedings to recover the loss he had incurred as […]

Significant settlement for client who suffered injuries when her car was rear-ended

The team at Cantillons negotiated a significant settlement for a client who suffered significant injuries when her car was rear-ended. The Plaintiff had incurred expenses amounting to thousands of euro in Chiropractic fees, Counselling fees, Physiotherapy and Medication expenses. She was reimbursed for all monies spent on treatment and was appropriately compensated for the nasty […]

Significant out-of-court settlement achieved by Cantillons Solicitors arising from the delayed diagnosis and treatment of a bowel obstruction

Aisling Maher and Orla Kelly of the Medical Negligence acted on behalf of a lady who attended the Defendant Hospital, when she was 36 weeks pregnant with twins, complaining of tenderness in the right side of her abdomen, vomiting, severe pain in her abdomen, back and pelvis and constipation. No clear diagnosis was reached and […]

Teenager compensated for injuries suffered due to a trampolining accident

The Litigation Team at Cantillons, recently negotiated a Circuit Court settlement for a young teenager who suffered a patellar dislocation, at an adventure centre, while on a school tour. Due to the lack of proper procedures and policies at the Centre, a fellow pupil was caused to jump, backwards, from a height, onto the inflatable […]

Supreme Court Decision Will Help ‘change The Tide’ Of Online Abuse

Jody Cantillon of Cantillons Solicitors was delighted to contribute this piece piece by Liz Dunphy of the Irish Examiner on a recent Supreme Court decision which may make it easier to prosecute those who abuse others online. Contact us at Cantillons Solicitors at +353 (0)21 4275673 or info@cantillons.com if you would like more information. * In contentious business, a […]

Second Interim Settlement of €900,000.00 approved for 5 year old boy who suffered catastrophic injuries at birth

The President of the High Court has approved an interim payment of €900,000.00 for 3 years until October 2022, for Jack Hegarty. This settlement will go towards Jack’s ongoing care costs and different intensive therapies including Anat Baniel therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy etc to assist with his various disabilities. Following Jack’s birth […]

SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEE WHO SUSTAINED INJURIES AT WORK

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented an employee who suffered serious personal injuries, loss and damage as result of a fall which took place during the course of employment. There was a clear failing on all Defendants involved in this case to provide a safe system and safe place […]

PASSENGER IN CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently represented a client who suffered personal injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was the front seat passenger in a car which was rear ended and our client suffered a whip lash injury. The case was listed for hearing before the […]

COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT WHO SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE SHOPPING

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client who suffered injuries while shopping in a well-known Department Store. While walking around the Department Store, our client was caused to slip and fall as a result of a wet floor. The floor was not being monitored and it should not have […]

Car Accident Claim Settled

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently settled a case for a client who suffered a whiplash injury as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was the driver of a vehicle which was rear ended and suffered injuries as a result. PIAB assessed the matter based on the Book […]

Personal Injuries Claim arising out of a Pedestrian being knocked down settled for significant compensation

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently settled a significant compensation claim arising out of a car accident where a pedestrian was knocked down while walking on the side of the road. Our client was walking on the side of the road when he was struck by a car travelling at speed.  […]

Compensation Claim for Road Traffic Accident Settles by means of Remote Settlement Negotiations

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team recently settled a High Court Personal Injury action for a Client who had suffered serious and significant injuries as a result of a road traffic accident which occurred in November 2016. The Client’s vehicle was stationary at traffic lights when he was rear ended by another vehicle. The other […]

Significant Settlement for delayed diagnosis and treatment of stroke

Aisling Maher, Orla Kelly and Angela O’Donovan of the Medical Negligence team at Cantillons Solicitors acted for a gentleman who suffered life-changing injuries following the Defendant’s failure to recognise, diagnose and treat his acute symptoms of stroke on a timely basis. Consequently, he endured a prolonged hospital admission and suffers from ongoing limitations to which […]

Interim Settlement for Young Boy who sustained Catastrophic Injuries at Birth

Karen Kearney, Ernest Cantillon and the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to assist Iarlaith O’Cinneide and his parents in securing an interim settlement of €3,682,629.00 together with costs. These monies will help ensure that Iarlaith has the care and therapies he needs for the next 5 years until his case comes before the […]

Interim Settlement of €1.5M agreed for Young Girl who was Brain Damaged at Birth

Karen Kearney, Ernest Cantillon and the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors were delighted to assist Clodagh Walsh and her parents, in securing an interim settlement of €1, 500,000 together with costs. This interim settlement will ensure that Clodagh has all the care and therapies she needs for the next six years when her case comes before the […]

Cantillons settle cases by means of Remote Mediation

Karen Kearney and her team settled two High Court medical negligence cases by means of remote Mediation on the 30th March 2020.  Mediation had been due to take place in Dublin, but because of the Government restrictions on travel etc. due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, this was not possible.  All parties to the Mediation, namely […]

Compensation Claim for Fall in Manhole Settled

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered personal injury, loss and damage as a result of falling in a manhole.  The case was listed for hearing before the High Court and a Tender Offer was made by the Defendant. Having considered the Book of Quantum, and […]

COMPENSATION FOR PRISON OFFICER WHO SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF AN ASSAULT AT WORK

The Litigation Department at Cantillons Solicitors recently represented a Prison Officer who suffered a very serious assault during the course of his employment. Cantillons Solicitors submitted a claim on behalf of the Client to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. The claim was supported by various medical reports and details of our Client’s out of pocket […]

Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal – Remote Hearing

The Litigation Department at Cantillons Solicitors represented a Prison Officer who had suffered a very serious assault during the course of his employment and submitted on his behalf, a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal which was supported by various medical reports and out of pocket expenses incurred by him. A Decision (Award) was […]

Compensation for Garda injured in the course of her duties

The Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently represented a member of An Garda Siochana who suffered significant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of a very serious life threatening incident during the course of her work as a member of An Garda Siochana. We issued proceedings under the provisions of the Garda Siochana (Compensation) […]

Garda Compensation

The Litigation Department at Cantillons Solicitors recently represented a member of An Garda Siochana who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of an assault on duty.  Our client was spat at and suffered post-traumatic stress (PTSD) as a result of the assault. We issued proceedings by virtue of the provision of the Garda Siochana […]

AWARD OF COMPENSATION FOR CLIENT INJURED WHILE SHOPPING

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered injuries while shopping in a well-known Department Store. While walking around the shop our client was caused to fall when a child swinging on a barrier collided with our client. Our client suffered serious physical and psychological injuries. Prior […]

Significant compensation for Psychiatric Nurse assaulted at work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a Psychiatric Nurse who suffered serious personal injury, loss and damage as a result of an assault while at work.   Our client was viciously assaulted and suffered serious injuries as a result of the assault. Our client had not been provided with […]

Cantillons negotiates six-figure settlement for client who suffered life-changing injuries following road traffic accident

The Litigation Team recently represented a client who required significant orthopaedic surgery following a road traffic accident. While her fractures healed well, she continued to experience constant pain and restricted mobility. Her restricted mobility arose due to a combination of the Plaintiff’s loss of confidence and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. Her medical practitioners attributed both […]

The Litigation team negotiate fair settlement for client who contracted an infectious disease in the workplace

The Litigation Team recently negotiated a significant settlement for a prison officer who had been exposed to an infectious disease, namely Tuberculosis, during the course of his employment. His injuries were exacerbated when he experienced side effects from the medication used to prevent the progression of the condition. He experienced psychological worry, distress and upset […]

High Court Judgment of Murphy J dated 14.11.2019 in the case of JH – a test case addressing the indexation attached to PPO’s – Periodic Payment Orders

Cantillons Solicitors (acting for the Plaintiff JH in this case), welcome the Judgment of Ms. Justice Murphy, in particular, the Court’s determination on HICP (Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices) attached to the PPO legislation.  Ms. Justice Murphy noted the Plaintiff’s experts’ evidence was unanimous that the indexation chosen (HICP) by the legislature will as a […]

€21.75 million total settlement for young man who sustained catastrophic injuries at birth

Marian Fogarty, Ernest Cantillon and the medical negligence team at Cantillons were delighted to assist Connor Corroon in securing sufficient damages to meet his Care/PA support and other requirements for the rest of Connor’s life. Connor who suffered catastrophic injuries during the circumstances of his birth at the former City General Hospital, Cork received a […]

Fatal claim for failure to carry out CT scan

Karen Bohane of the Medical Negligence Department in Cantillons Solicitors settled a case for damages for the family of a deceased Farmer who died in October 2015 at a Galway Hospital. The family were always concerned that something went wrong with his care that led to his death, and instructed Cantillons Solicitors to investigate the […]

€23million total settlement for young Cork boy who was brain damaged at birth

The medical negligence team at Cantillons including Orla Kelly and Ernest Cantillon were delighted to assist this deserving little boy Lee Gibson and his devoted mother Aileen and family in achieving a fantastic, ground breaking settlement totalling €23million.  Lee has now been awarded a final settlement, which brings his long journey through the court system […]

Compensation for injuries suffered while out jogging

Jody Cantillon and the litigation team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a client who suffered serious injuries, loss and damage as a result of a fall while out jogging.   Our client was jogging along the footpath when our client was caused to fall on a fence which was dangerously splayed across the footpath. […]

The Litigation Team negotiate a prompt and fair settlement for a client who suffered an allergic reaction having consumed salad dressing containing egg

The Litigation Team recently successfully represented a client who suffered an allergic reaction to a salad bought at a local Delicatessen.   Our client had a pre-existing history of allergy to eggs and had made reasonable enquiries regarding whether or not a particular dressing contained egg. She was incorrectly reassured by staff that it did not.   […]

The team at Cantillons achieves significant settlement for an employment law client who was discriminated against on gender grounds following a difficult pregnancy

The Litigation Team recently represented a lady who was unfairly discriminated against by her employer during the course of her pregnancy.   Unfortunately, this lady suffered severe pregnancy related illness but her employer failed to make reasonable accommodation for her during this period.   Thereafter, she developed further complications and again, her employer failed to make reasonable […]

Cantillons negotiates terms of severance for a client who had found herself at the centre of an unfair investigation and disciplinary process

The Litigation Team recently represented an employment law client who found herself at the centre of an unfair investigation and disciplinary procedure.   Following Cantillons intervention, her employers recognised that the investigation against our client was fundamentally flawed.   They offered to re-open the investigation.   However, our client felt that the relationship of trust between the employer […]

Cantillons successfully represented a lady in proceedings brought by her regarding medical negligence which caused her husband’s untimely death.

Orla Kelly as part of the Medical Negligence Team was instructed by a lady regarding the tragic circumstances surrounding her late husband’s untimely death.     His demise was due to the failings in the Recovery Unit and ITU at Cork University Hospital.   After an internal investigation, Cork University Hospital apologised for these failings in March 2017.  […]

Significant Award for Garda injured in duty

The Litigation team at Cantillons recently represented a member of An Garda Siochana who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of a vicious assault on duty. Our client suffered a serious physical  injury as a result of the assault on duty.  We issued proceedings under the provisions of the Garda Siochana (Compensation) Acts, 1941-1945. […]

Cantillons achieved significant settlements for clients involved in a road traffic accident

The Litigation Team recently represented a lady and gentleman who had been involved in a road traffic accident whereby their car had been rear ended and they suffered injuries.  They had lodged their own Applications with PIAB, not realising that they had the entitlement to legal advices during the assessment process.  When they received their […]

Significant compensation for Nurse assaulted at work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team at Cantillons Solicitors recently successfully represented a Psychiatric Nurse who suffered serious personal injuries, loss and damage as result of an assault while at work. Our client was viciously assaulted and suffered serious injuries as a result of the assault. The assailant in this matter was wrongly placed in […]

Garda Compensation Claim

The Litigation team at Cantillons recently represented a member of An Garda Siochana who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of an assault while on duty. Our client was viciously assaulted and suffered serious physical and psychological injuries, including, post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the assault on duty. We issued proceedings under […]

Case settled for woman who had a placenta lobe left inside her post an elective Caesarean Section

Karen Kearney of the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors settled a claim for substantial damages for a woman in a case where a cotyledon of the placenta was retained at the time of the Caesarean Section.    In this case, the Plaintiff had had a complicated obstetric history and had 2 previous Caesarean Sections.  […]

Delay in carrying out MRI scan of man with Cauda Equina Syndrome

Karen Kearney of the Medical Negligence Department in Cantillons Solicitors settled a case for substantial damages for a man who was left with significant physical injuries as a result of medical negligence.   Our client had previously suffered from degenerative disc disease in his back which had been treated successfully, conservatively (without surgery).   He then […]

Significant Settlement for client who suffered injuries as result of a road traffic accident

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team recently represented a client who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was stuck from behind by another vehicle. High Court proceedings issued on behalf of our client and the Defendant was forced to admit liability. The Defendants made numerous efforts to […]

Case for Partner and Mother of Deceased Settled in the High Court

Cantillons Solicitors acted on behalf of the Mother and Partner of a 28 year old Spanish national, who sadly died as a result of a failure to diagnose and treat a type of rare (but eminently treatable) cancer known as Histiocytic Sarcoma. The deceased who was living in Kerry at the time, presented at her […]

42 year old mother of 3 young children dies within hours of visiting GP

On the 19th February 2019, the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons settled a case for €750,000 for the Tymon family.  Mr. Michael Tymon brought a claim for himself and his young daughters Rachel, Rebecca and Katelyn against their GP Dr. Martina Cogan following the death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Sheila Tymon.  On the […]

A Substantial Settlement with Admission of Liability for a 68 year old Woman Following Negligent Femur Repair Surgery

Cantillons Solicitors acted on behalf of a 68 year old woman who underwent femur repair surgery at an Irish Hospital in May 2014 following a fall at home. Sadly, this surgery was not carried out appropriately, nor, were the succeeding revision surgeries she underwent. As a result of this, the Plaintiff has been largely confined […]

Man Settles Action for Significant Sum Following Negligent Hernia Repair

Cantillons Solicitors settled a case for a 69 year old widower following the negligent repair and treatment of an umbilical hernia in February 2014. Following his discharge from hospital, the Plaintiff became unwell. He was readmitted to hospital by his GP who was concerned that the wound was infected. However, upon arrival at the hospital, […]

Multi Million Euro Settlement Achieved for Young Woman with Cerebral Palsy

Cantillons Solicitors acted on behalf of a young lady named Margaret Hurley from West Cork in relation to a case concerning the care afforded to her in the course of her birth at Erinville Hospital.  Miss Hurley was born on the 1st March 2000 at Erinville Hospital, Cork (this hospital is now closed).  Miss Hurley’s […]

Cantillons Solicitors successfully represented a client who suffered injuries as a result of a road traffic accident.

Jody Cantillon and the litigation team recently represented a client who suffered serious personal injuries as a result of a road traffic accident. Our client was struck by 2 vehicles. High Court proceedings were issued on behalf of our client and the Defendant was forced to admit liability. The case ran before the High Court […]

Substantial award of damages for lady who lost vision in eye due to medical negligence

Karen Kearney and the Medical Negligence team in Cantillons Solicitors acted on behalf of this client in a medical negligence claim against the HSE, prosecuted in the High Court in Dublin.   The claim related to our client’s doctors’ failure (in a HSE run hospital)  to appropriately treat and manage difficulties in her left eye […]

Multimillion Euro Settlement for Client who Suffered Catastrophic Injuries as a Result of Medical Negligence

The medical negligence team at Cantillons settled a case for a man who had a misdiagnosis of recurrent cancer, when he had, in fact, an infection (which because of the misdiagnosis was left untreated with devastating life changing consequences).  Our client had a past medical history of cancer of the left vocal cord, which resulted […]

Settlement for client who suffered an exacerbation of a pre-existing condition due drug dispensing error

The Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons settled a case for a dispensing error. Our client had been critically ill and had been an inpatient for nearly two months with symptoms of an autoimmune disease, which was subsequently diagnosed as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (“SLE”).   The treating Consultant was of the opinion that as the Plaintiff had […]

Settlement achieved for a Mother who lost her darling Daughter as a result of cardiac complications following treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

The medical negligence team at Cantillons settled a fatal claim for the Mother arising out of medical negligence in relation to the death of her daughter (“the Deceased”) who sadly died because of cardiac complications.  The Deceased, who was then a teenager, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (“HL”).  Although a devastating diagnosis, with the correct […]

Significant settlement achieved for client who suffered injuries as a result of a high velocity road traffic accident

The litigation team at Cantillons recently represented a client who suffered significant physical and psychological injuries following a high velocity road traffic accident which occurred on a busy motorway. In the aftermath of the accident, our client’s doctors recommended physiotherapy and counselling as essential components for her rehabilitation programme. The insurance company refused to make […]

The litigation team secure compensation for client who was not made aware of the implications of a replacement life insurance policy

The litigation team recently represented a client who suffered significant losses following the purchase of a replacement life insurance plan. The Bancassurance Agent who sold the policy to our client and their spouse failed to adequately explain the implications of the replacement cover. As a result, it was only when our client’s spouse was diagnosed […]

Cantillons successfully represent client who suffered injuries as a result of an uninsured driver

Jody Cantillon of the litigation team recently represented a client who suffered serious injuries (both physical and psychological) as a result of a road traffic accident which was caused by an uninsured driver. Due to the absence of insurance, it was necessary to join the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland to the proceedings. High Court […]

Significant settlement for client who suffered exacerbation in pre-existing condition due to road traffic accident

The litigation team negotiated a significant settlement on behalf of a client who was rear ended in an RTA and suffered serious injuries as a result, without the need to go to Court. The client in question had an underlying medical condition and the accident resulted in a significant deterioration of her condition. As a […]

Substantial settlement negotiated by Cantillons Solicitors represented four times the value of Tender filed by driver’s insurance company

The litigation team were successful in achieving a very significant award of damages in a case involving complex, life changing injuries suffered by a client. As a result of a road traffic accident, the client suffered neck and back injuries and was caused to strike their head on impact. While the neck and back complaint […]

€3.5m Settlement for Waste Disposal Employee Left Brain Damaged After Fall from Defective Vehicle.

Amy Connolly and the Litigation Team were instructed to act on behalf of a man who suffered serious and significant injuries, including an acquired brain injury, following a fall through a defective side door of a van during the course of his employment on the 12th January, 2015. The Plaintiff, Mr. Benny Heffernan from Killarney, […]

SIGNIFICANT AWARD FOR MINOR WHO WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF HORSE PLAY IN THE SCHOOL CLASSROOM

Amy and the Litigation Team were successful in representing a teenager who suffered serious injuries as a result of an accident which occurred at his school. The minor Plaintiff was present in the classroom during lunchtime when another pupil who was engaging in horse play, threw a pen which struck the Plaintiff in his eye […]

Substantial settlement achieved for woman who suffered severe scaring and disfigurement following a breast lift procedure

Cantillons settled a case for a young woman who underwent a mastopexy procedure (breast lift) to improve the shape of her breasts. Unfortunately, the woman was not afforded (or advised of) the appropriate aftercare and suffered serious complications including wound breakdown and infection. This resulted in irreversible damage to her breasts, including disfigurement, severe scaring, […]

Settlement of Personal Injuries Claim arising out of Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy December 2017

Karen Kearney and the medical negligence team acted on behalf of a lady who suffered physical and psychological injuries as a consequence of the failure of a HSE run hospital to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy and as a consequence of which it ruptured. A claim was prosecuted in the High Court in Dublin and was […]

Significant Settlement for Negligent Knee Surgery which led to Septic Arthritis of client’s knee

Orla Kelly of the Medical Negligence team at Cantillons acted for a gentleman who suffered life changing injuries following inappropriate surgery to his knee which led to development of a severe infection which was inappropriately treated.  Ultimately, he required a number of procedures to his knee followed by multiple revision surgeries.  He endured prolonged hospital […]

Cantillons successful in securing significant award for injuries caused as a result of a road traffic accident

Amy and the Litigation Team represented a Client who suffered serious injuries as a result of being rear ended by another vehicle. Circuit Court proceedings were issued and the matter was ultimately settled without the need to go to Court following an admission of liability on the part of the Defendant’s Insurance Company. Contact us […]

Significant Settlement for Family of young man who died following a brain injury February 2018

Karen Kearney and the medical negligence team were instructed by a young man who sustained a head injury following a fall, following which he developed a subdural haematoma. Unfortunately, due to the negligence on the part of a HSE run hospital in treating the subdural haematoma, he suffered a significant brain injury and as a […]

Settlement negotiated by Orla Kelly of Cantillons following Prescription Error

Orla Kelly as part of the Medical Negligence Team was instructed by a gentleman who suffered a heart attack.  Following some investigation as to the reason for the heart attack it transpired that his GP had inadvertently omitted to prescribe a medication which had been advised by the cardiology Consultants and which was designed to […]

Cantillons successfully represent client who suffered injuries as a result of a fall at work

Jody Cantillon and the Litigation Team recently represented a client who suffered a serious injury as a result of a fall while at work.   We assisted the client with the PIAB application and process and ensured that the best evidence was provided to PIAB to ensure that the appropriate compensation was awarded in their assessment.   When […]

Cantillons successful in claim for lady who suffered injuries while attending a gym

Jody and the litigation team were successful in representing a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of an accident at the gym.  The Defendants in this matter denied liability.  They refused to try and settle the matter in advance of the hearing.  The case ran for 2 days before the High Court until […]

Solicitor Referrals to a Medical Consultant – A step too far or prudent practice?

Article by Órla Kelly which featured in the December Bar Review (at page 26) regarding the topical subject of solicitor referrals to medical consultants and professionals. This can be an important step in investigating a case which is necessary in order to properly represent our clients. https://lnkd.in/drtSjWn Recently Barr J adversely commented on the practice of Solicitors […]

Recalled DePuy ASR hip device caused untold hardship to victims

Orla Kelly, Partner contributed to this article and accompanying video regarding the recalled DePuy Hip devices.  Orla and the medical negligence team have successfully represented a number of clients who have had their lives altered dramatically since they received these failed devices.  Orla was able to use that experience when contributing to this Irish Times […]

Orla Kelly on TodayFM’s The Matt Cooper Show regarding the Cervical Cancer Scandal

TodayFM The Matt Cooper Show – Thursday 10th May 2018 Orla Kelly of the Medical Negligence Team in Cantillons, speaks on the Matt Cooper Show and states people have lost trust in health system and calls for mandatory disclosure. Unfortunately this clip is no longer availaible

Karen Kearney on RTE’s Drivetime regarding the Cervical Cancer Scandal

Varadkar must act fast to remove women from ‘three-way battle’

Irish Times – Tuesday 15th May 2018 Read Orla Kelly of our Medical Negligence Department, recent comments on the latest from the Cervical Cancer fallout: click here to read article

Inquest verdict of Ella Martin

Ella Martin tragically died on the 14th September 2015 in Cork University Hospital. An Inquest today presided over by Coroner Philip Comyn delivered an Open Verdict of Sudden and Unexpected death of a previously healthy three year old following a brief illness.  No anatomic cause of death. See below Statement of Christine O’Callaghan, Grandmother of […]

Parent Praises Legal System

Last week the High Court heard an Apology from Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children read out to the parents of Jude Miley.  Jude’s father Greville issued a Statement castigating the lack of candour on the part of the Hospital post the catastrophe and went on to praise the legal system for uncovering what had […]

Significant Settlement negotiated for lady following a failure to diagnose a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Orla Kelly and the Medical Negligence Team were instructed by a lady who suffered chest symptoms shortly after the birth of her third child.   She attended A&E and was discharged with a chest infection. For some reason they failed to consider the diagnosis of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and/or a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).  At […]

Cantillons successful in claim for lady who suffered progression of a tumour following an incorrectly read MRI scan

The Medical Negligence Team including Lyndy Cantillon and Orla Kelly acted on behalf of a lady who attended for an MRI following development of suspicious symptoms.   The MRI was mistakenly reported as normal and the lady continued to suffer and deteriorate.  A year later a repeat MRI confirmed that the lady had a tumour.  Following […]

Substantial Award for client who tripped on a kerb

Jody and the Litigation Team were successful in representing a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of a trip on a kerb. The Defendants in this matter, a Local Authority, denied liability.  Jody and the team successfully achieved a substantial settlement for this client without the need to go to Court.   Contact […]

Significant Award for Injuries as a Result of a Road Traffic Accident

Jody and the Litigation Team represented a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of being rear ended by another vehicle.   Not only did our client suffer serious injuries, both physical and psychological, but they also suffered a loss of earnings as a result of the accident. Jody and the Team successfully achieved a […]

Cantillons successful in having health insurance cover reinstated for client

Jody and the Litigation Team were successful in representing a client who was wrongfully denied cover under their health insurance policy. The insurance company took the position that the illness from which our client was suffering from was pre-existing and prior to the date of the inception of the health insurance policy. This was an […]

Almost Half a Million Euro for Surgeon Error in Hip Replacement Procedure

Karen Bohane and Orla Kelly as part of the firm’s medical negligence team represented a gentleman who suffered damage following the insertion of a replacement hip. This was a case of surgical error whereby the technique used by the Surgeon was admitted to be of a negligent standard.  This led to significant damage to this […]

Over Half a Million for Delayed Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma

Orla Kelly and Karen Bohane were instructed by a gentleman regarding a delay in diagnosing his multiple myeloma.  Despite his vigilance in seeking medical assistance for his symptoms, unfortunately his multiple myeloma went undiagnosed due to negligence of his Consultant.   Ultimately the myeloma was diagnosed by a different Consultant and the appropriate life-saving treatment was […]

Significant Settlement in Fatal Case resulting from a Misread MRI Scan

Cantillons were instructed by the family of a gentleman regarding medical negligence which led to his wrongful death.  The gentleman in question underwent an MRI Scan but unfortunately the MRI was wrongfully and incorrectly reported as normal.  In the years following the MRI this man continued to deteriorate until ultimately following a seizure it was […]

Significant settlement for a Gentleman following Negligent Repair of an Incisional Hernia Defect.

Orla Kelly and the Medical Negligence Team acted on behalf of a gentleman who sustained significant injury following elective surgery to a repair an incisional hernia defect. Following the ill-advised surgery he developed severe complications including sepsis and organ failure. This resulted in a stay of almost three weeks in ITU followed by a further […]

Significant Award for a Lady who suffered a bleed following a coronary angiogram

The Medical Negligence Team including Karen Bohane and Orla Kelly acted on behalf of a lady who suffered a retroperitoneal bleed following a standard coronary angiogram procedure. It was intended that this lady would be discharged the day after this routine diagnostic procedure.  However in the hours following the procedure this lady developed worrying signs […]

Substantial Award for Gentleman knocked down by a car

Jody and the Litigation Team represented a gentleman who suffered serious injuries to his neck and back as a result of being knocked down by a car.  The Defendant alleged that he was not responsible for the accident. In early 2017, the Defendant attempted to buy off this claim by offering minimal compensation.  Jody and […]

Case settled for lady who suffered significant injuries following dental negligence

Orla Kelly and the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons settled a case regarding dental negligence for a significant sum following settlement negotiations in September 2017. The lady’s Dental Practitioner performed surgery which was inappropriate for her.    As a result she sustained significant dental injuries and disruption to her life.  She continues to require treatment and […]

Successful Outcome to Client’s Disciplinary Hearing before the Regulator of The Pharmacy Society of Ireland (‘PSI’)

Orla Kelly attended a meeting at the PSI offices in Dublin to support a Pharmacist called before a meeting of the Head of Registration of Qualification in order to discuss a matter which had come to their attention.  The purpose of the meeting was to decide whether a further formal complaint was required.  The matter […]

Cases settled for victims of the DePuy ASR Recalled Hip Devices

Throughout 2016 and 2017 Karen Bohane and Orla Kelly have achieved a number of substantial settlements for the victims of the DePuy ASR Recalled Hip Devices.   A variety of substantial settlements were reached at various stages; some pre-trial, some following a part heard trial and in certain cases through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) process. […]

Case settled for lady who underwent negligent corrective breast surgery

Orla Kelly represented a lady who received sub-standard corrective breast surgery and as a result endured significant psychological distress and embarrassment which has a negative impact on her daily life.  The case was initially fought by the Defendants but ultimately it was possible to reach a settlement to the satisfaction of our client in advance […]

20 Year Old Disabled Athlete Awarded €5 Million

On the 4th October 2017, Pat Daly and the medical negligence team settled the case for Martin Coleman for injuries sustained during the course of his birth at St. Finbarr’s Hospital 20 years ago.  Martin’s mother developed an acute obstetric emergency in the form of a cord prolapse during the latter stages of the labour.  […]

€15 Million Settlement for 9 year old boy from Kerry

Cantillons Solicitors were instructed by the parents of a young boy from Kerry in relation to the care that was afforded to him and his mother during the course of his birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital. The Plaintiff and his mother were under the care of a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cork University […]

Cantillons achieve a further substantial settlement for Patricia Ingle

In June 2017, Susie Elliott and the medical negligence team at Cantillons reached a further substantial settlement in the case of Patricia Ingle v HSE. It brings to €10,450,000 million the total awarded to Patricia Ingle to date.   By way of background, in 2008, Ms Ingle sustained a profound brain injury as a result […]

Settlement for the Family of a man who died following a delay in diagnosing lung cancer

Cantillons Solicitors were instructed on behalf of the family a man who died due to a delay in diagnosing lung cancer. The circumstances surrounding this case are that the deceased was suffering with chest symptoms and was sent for a chest x-ray, which he duly attended for at Cork University Hospital. This chest x-ray was […]

Over quarter of a million euro settlement for Farmer who developed clot as a result of misapplication of cast

Cantillons Solicitors recently settled a case for a Farmer who developed a clot in his leg following the misapplication of a cast on his leg.   The Plaintiff injured his leg while playing sports with friends in October 2013. He attended Kerry General Hospital to have the injury investigated and was advised following an ultrasound […]

Dental negligence case settled in respect of a contraindicated extraction and negligent management of infection which left lady emotionally and physically scarred.

In April 2017, Susie Elliott and the Medical Negligence Team settled a dental negligence case for a young lady.  In 2014, this lady attended a dental practice and the dentists in question wrongly recommended and carried out an unnecessary extraction of wisdom teeth as a result of which the lady developed a severe infection. This […]

Biker settles claim after Serious Road Accident

Sinead and the team acted for a man who suffered very serious injuries when a car collided with his motorbike. The accident was completely the fault of the other driver. The man suffered numerous fractures that required surgery as well as a partial amputation of his finger. Unfortunately, the man was unable to ever return […]

Family Members of girl fatally injured settle their cases

Sinead and the team at Cantillons Solicitors were instructed to act on behalf of the parents and siblings of a girl who was fatally injured as a result of an accident that happened on a farm. A claim was brought on behalf of the little girl, called a fatal claim, but as well as that […]

Case settled for record amount for Tadgh Costello, an 11 year old boy, who suffered devastating brain injuries at birth

In March 2017, Cantillons settled a case for €15 million in final settlement of this High Court birth-injury case. It brings to €17.8 million the total awarded to Tadgh Costello; the highest award on record in the State. In achieving this record settlement, Cantillons have, once again, raised the bar and set a precedent for […]

Woman scarred for life receives settlement

In March 2017, Pat Daly and the Medical Negligence Team settled a case for a lady who attended her General Practitioner with skin tags and small wart-like growths on her face and neck which she wanted removed.  The lady’s General Practitioner attempted to freeze (cryotherapy) the skin lesions but was negligent in the application of […]

Woman in Two Road Traffic Accidents Settles Cases

Jody and the Litigation Team represented a lady who suffered serious injuries to her neck and back as a result of two road traffic accidents, both within the space of six months.  This lady was an unfortunate passenger on both occasions.  Jody and the Team successfully achieved a substantial settlement for this lady for both […]

Lady settles claim after falling on wet floor

The Litigation team acted for a woman who suffered neck pain when she was caused to fall on a wet floor in her local supermarket. The lady fell immediately as she came in the door and suffered from neck pain for a short time after the fall. Sinead and the Litigation team brought Circuit Court […]

Supreme Court – Landmark Decision Handed Down regarding Real Rate of Return

In November 2015, the Court of Appeal handed down its Decision in the case of Gill Russell –v- HSE.  The Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons had represented Gill Russell in the High Court, where he got a significant award for Personal Injuries he sustained during his birth.  In the High Court, Mr. Justice Kevin Cross […]

Client settles claim following road traffic accident

Jody and the Litigation Team represented a lady who suffered serious injuries to her neck and head as a result of being rear ended in a road traffic accident.  Our client was stationery in her car, indicating to take a right turn when she was struck to the rear by another car.  Our client had […]

Woman receives substantial award following road traffic accident

Mary Scriven Solicitor acted on behalf of a client who was involved in a road traffic accident.   The driver of the other car collided with the car that our client was driving.   Our client suffered injuries to her neck, shoulders and carpel tunnel syndrome in her right wrist as a result of this incident.   We […]

Man settles claim following car accident

Jody and the Litigation Team represented a gentleman who suffered very serious injuries to his neck, shoulders and back in a “pile up” road traffic accident.  Our client was stationery in his car when another car collided with the back of his car.  The car which collided with our client’s car had been pushed forward […]

Pedestrian Settles claim

Sinead and the team acted for a pedestrian who was struck by a van. He suffered an injury to his knee and hip as a result. The defendants sought to argue that the man had already had much of the injuries before the accident due to his age but Cantillons disputed this and argued that […]

Cyclist settles claim for injury caused by pothole

Sinead and the team acted for a man who was innocently injured whilst out cycling. The man’s bike hit a hidden pothole that the Council had tried ( and failed) to fix numerous times before. As a result, the man suffered extensive damage to his shoulder which meant that he could not return to his […]

Young woman receives compensation following road traffic accident

Sinead was instructed by a young woman who was a passenger in a car that was involved in a head on collision. The woman suffered a serious psychological injury, as well as a back injury that negatively impacted on the woman’s day to day life. In particular, it had a big knock on affect on […]

Damages and apology received for stillbirth case at Wexford General Hospital at 38 Weeks Gestation arising from obstetric negligence

In December 2016, Cantillons settled a case for an undisclosed sum for a woman who tragically lost her baby boy at Wexford General Hospital in September 2012, following medical negligence in the treatment of her and her child during her pregnancy where the common but very serious condition of pre-eclampsia arose.    A complication of pregnancy, […]

Employee successfully sues Employer for Unfair Dismissal

Cantillons acted for a man who was summarily dismissed from his employment. He was called to a meeting without any notice, accused of misconduct for a minor act, and was escorted of the premises. Sinead and the team sued his employer claiming Unfair Dismissal before the WRC. The adjudicating officer found in favour of our […]

Taxi Driver settles car accident claim

The team acted for a taxi-driver whose car was rear-ended while he was working one morning. He suffered neck and back problems as a result and his ability to drive his taxi was affected for many months. Sinead and the team sued the driver of the car behind and the claim was dealt with by […]

Case settled for woman who had a retained swab post episiotomy

Cantillons settled a case for over €50,000 for a woman who had a surgical tampon left inside of her following an episiotomy procedure. In this case, the Plaintiff had given birth to her first child and required an episiotomy afterwards. The procedure was commenced by a Doctor who left the room half way through the […]

Employee successfully sues for Constructive Dismissal

Sinead Carroll and Mary Scriven successfully sued an employer for effectively dismissing their employee after many years’ service without any warning. The lady in question was called to a meeting out of the blue, accused of stealing (which she denied and was untrue) and was threatened with criminal proceedings. This caused such upset and humiliation […]

€1.7m Interim Payment for 2 Year Old Baby following Brain Injury

The medical negligence team recently compromised a claim for a 22 month old little boy, who suffered a devastating brain injury as a result of negligence at Cork University Maternity Hospital.    The baby was being breastfed after his delivery when he suffered a “sudden unexpected post-natal collapse” which was unidentified, as the staff had not […]

Award for HSE worker assaulted during the course of work

A HSE worker assaulted by a patient during her course of work has settled her action for a relatively minor injury to her back and for mild PTSD against the HSE. The worker claimed that she had not received the appropriate control and restraint training from the HSE and neither had the HSE provided her […]

Cashier settles back and wrist injury claim

A cashier working in a busy supermarket sustained injuries to her back and to her wrist as a result of unsafe working conditions and practices.  The cashier instructed Cantillons to issue proceedings on her behalf against her employer. The case was due to be heard during the High Court in Cork in July, 2016.  Negotiations […]

Mother and Daughter settle car crash claims

The Litigation team acted for a mother and daughter who had the misfortune of being passengers in a car that was involved in a road accident.  Another car came from a side road and hit their car. They both ended up with back and psychological injuries and High Court proceedings were issued for both ladies […]

Stillbirth Case Compromised

The Medical Negligence Team recently compromised a claim by way of mediation, for a lady who had a stillbirth as a result of negligence. A brief history of the matter is that the client’s ante-natal care was shared by her General Practitioner (“GP”) and a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. At the ante-natal visits with the Consultant the […]

Woman receives six figure compensation following road traffic accidents

The Litigation team recently represented a lady who had the misfortunate of being involved in three road traffic accidents that were not her fault. The woman  suffered severe physical injuries which forced her to change jobs. She also endured a debilitating psychological injury. The team brought High Court actions against all the drivers and successfully […]

Court of Appeal increases compensation for 78 year old lady

Sinead Carroll and Ernest Cantillon recently represented a 78-year-old woman who fractured her hip after a slip and fall in Dunnes Stores. The case was bitterly fought by Dunnes who argued that she contributed to her own fall. The team argued that it was entirely the fault of Dunnes and their staff. Cantillons were successful […]

Care worker settles claim following assault

A worker who was viciously assaulted in a HSE run facility by a resident suffered life-changing injuries. She could no longer work having suffered physical and psychological injuries. The team argued that the HSE had failed in its duty to protect the woman. Every employee is entitled to a safe place of work and the […]

Teenager Struck by hurley awarded €550,000

Teenager struck by hurley awarded €550,000. See link below to article which featured in Irish Examiner on Saturday 23rd January 2016. http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/teenager-struck-by-hurley-awarded-550000-377767.html

Employee settles claim for devastating leg injury

Sinead and the Litigation team acted for a man whose leg became detached while he was felling a tree during the course of his employment. We argued that he had not been properly trained and had not been given appropriate assistance. He had suffered a very nasty injury and was lucky that the leg could […]

The Cork Business Awards 2016

Cantillons Solicitors are honoured and delighted to be named amongst the winners of the Cork Business Awards 2016. Cantillons Solicitors have received the award for the ‘Cork Law Firm of the Year 2016’. This award is presented to the winner, ‘to recognise the outstanding achievements of a Law Firm in Cork’ and we are humbled to […]

Man who falls off bike obtains compensation

Sinead Carroll and the Litigation team represented a man who fell from his bike and suffered a nasty injury to his hand. The team argued that the repair shop ,which had just returned the bike to the man, had not repaired it properly. An application was made through the Injuries Board and Sinead guided him […]

Child injured whilst on holidays settles claim

Parents of a child who was injured in a fall in a hotel bedroom and suffered a nasty gash type injury when his arm came in contact with an upturned curtain hook, instructed Cantillons who successfully brought a claim against the hotel.  The case was due to be heard in October, 2015 at the Circuit […]

Fatal claim following Farm accident settled

The parents of a young boy tragically killed as a result of injuries sustained whilst operating farm machinery, successfully brought a claim against the owner of the  machinery, on behalf of their son and separately then on their own behalf and on that of the boy’s brother.  Liability was admitted and negotiations were entered into […]

Irish Law Awards 2015

We are honoured and indeed humbled to be recognised by our colleagues for the work that we do.  Each year that we have been nominated, we have come away with an award. Having been nominated for a number of categories we were successful in winning “Litigation Case of the Year” on the 30th April 2015 in Dublin. […]

Boy with special needs settles significant claim against the State for failure to provide appropriate care and education

Parents of a young boy for whom the State had failed in the context of the provision of appropriate care and education successfully settled his claim for damages before the High Court in Dublin in January, 2015.  The case had commenced by way of an Interlocutory Application in 2009 whereby Cantillons successfully negotiated an 18 […]

Lady Injured in fall at Supermarket settles claim

A lady who was caused to trip as a result of an upturned mat at a busy supermarket.  She suffered significant injuries. The lady instructed Cantillons to bring a claim for personal injuries on her behalf.   The case was due to be heard in October, 2014 at the High Court in Cork and just before […]

Operative Injured During The Course Of Work Settles Claim

A machine operative, whilst assisting his employer in clearing out a yard, suffered a crush type injury to his left hand as a result of which he instructed Cantillons who successfully brought a claim on his behalf before the Injuries Board.  The operative was awarded a significant amount of compensation from the Injuries Board and […]

Worker Injured in Factory Accident Settles Claim

A worker, injured during the course of his employment with a chemical factory when a door swung back on his foot causing him significant injuries, sustained a crush type injury to his foot and instructed Cantillons who successfully brought a claim for him through the Injuries Board as a result of which he received a […]

Office Worker Settles Frozen Shoulder Claim

An office worker who complained to her employer that she was exposed to draughty conditions at her place of work ultimately suffered a nasty frozen shoulder injury and instructed Cantillons. We successfully issued High Court personal injury proceedings against her employer and the case was due to heard at the High Court in Cork during […]

Bank Official Refused Early Retirement on Appeal Settles Claim

A Bank Official who was refused early ill health retirement following illness unsuccessfully appealed same and then instructed Cantillons who successfully negotiated early retirement on her behalf.  The case was due to be heard in December, 2013 at the High Court in Dublin and just before the case commenced negotiations were entered into and the […]