New consultancy scheme allows solicitors to earn up to 80% of their fees – doubling their income. Dublin-based Gibson & Associates Solicitors has become the first law firm to offer consultant opportunities to solicitors with a broad range of experience across a wide range of practice areas. Previously, in Ireland, these types of consultant solicitor […]
Limerick Hospital is writing to over 600 patients in a major data breach. The incident occurred when a non-HSE employee leaked the personal information of the patients, which included information pertaining to 95 children. It is alleged that the person involved leaked the information over Twitter. The patient data, including the patients’ name, date of […]
No, you cannot obtain Irish citizenship through genetic or DNA testing. However, there are various other ways in which you can become an Irish citizen – most notably if you have an Irish parent, grandparent, spouse or civil partner. You can also become an Irish citizen via a process called naturalisation, whereby you have lived […]
If a woman sustains injuries during childbirth, and these are caused or exacerbated by medical negligence, there will be grounds for a birth injury compensation claim. This ensures she is compensated for her physical, mental and financial damages. Our medical negligence solicitors can advise whether you are entitled to make a birth injury claim. Types […]
Irish mothers being left out of decisions during labour and giving birth More than 44% of mums said they were not involved in important decisions relating to the birth of their most recent child. Mothers are being left out of key decisions in the labour or birth of their children, and are not told of […]
Giving birth is a life-changing experience, which can affect the mother and child physically and emotionally. It is important that expectant mothers receive excellent care from their medical team to avoid mistakes that can have a devastating impact on mothers and their newborn children. Our birth injury solicitors conducted a survey of mothers about their […]
Can I make a Will without a solicitor? Yes, you are allowed to make a Will without a solicitor, but you run the risk of making a mistake. At best, this could cause a gift to fail. At worst, it could invalidate the entire Will, meaning your estate is distributed according to the Succession Act […]
If your baby has been left with ongoing health issues following a birth injury, please contact us for immediate legal advice. We understand just how devastating this situation is, but there is help available. We can secure you the funds needed for treatment, therapy and care costs. Birth injuries in newborns Birth injuries in newborns […]
The role of a personal injury solicitor is many and varied, from gathering evidence in support of your claim to securing you the compensation you deserve. Below, we explore the role of a personal injury lawyer in more detail. A personal injury lawyer…assesses the merit of your case The first thing a personal injury solicitor […]
How an Irish law firm helped the great-grandson of a United States hero, who received that prestigious Medal of Honor, apply for Irish citizenship. Micheal Motley contacted Gibson & Associates Solicitors in Ireland to help him apply for Irish citizenship and revealed his fascinating ancestral story. Micheal told Sharon Shaw, Head of Immigration at Gibson & Associates: […]