Over the last twelve months there has been significant criticism over the handling of many Medical Negligence cases and particularly over the delays in which liability is accepted for the personal injuries suffered by plaintiffs in successful Medical Negligence cases.
As a result of such criticism a Medical Negligence working group, has been set up to draft proposals for ‘pre-action protocols’ for the handling of Medical Negligence cases.
These protocols will require both the Plaintiff and the Defendant to set out their case at the start of litigation, so that any contentious issues can be identified and dealt with without unnecessary delays. The Medical Negligence working group also propose that the Court would case manage Medical Negligence cases more intensely, in a similar fashion to how cases are managed in the Commercial Court. It is believed these proposals will reduce the delays and costs associated with bringing Medical Negligence claims.
If you have any queries regarding Medical Negligence Actions or any other aspects of Law, please do not hesitate to contact Hanahoe and Hanahoe, Solicitors, 16 North Main Street, Naas, County Kildare.
Tel: 045 897784 086 6013611 (24 hours)
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