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Common types of Dental Injury | Medical Negligence

A dentist who is not competent or is not taking an appropriate level of care with a patient can make mistakes when carrying out any type of dental treatment, but some of the most common injuries and errors happen with:

Failure to diagnose gum disease
Failure to diagnose oral cancer
Root canal treatment
Tooth extractions
Wisdom teeth
Dental implants
Veneers
Crowns
Bridges
Orthodontics, including invisible braces
Teeth whitening
Cosmetic bonding
Dentures
Gum contouring
Fillings

Some of the most common types of dental injury include:

A serious infection caused by the dentist using unsafe practices or equipment
Dental nerve damage, causing long-term or permanent pain, numbness or lost sensation in the mouth, lips or face
Improper use of a tool or equipment, which causes trauma to the teeth, jaw or mouth of the patient
Poorly carried out treatment, which does not solve the original problem or causes more issues with surrounding teeth, gums or jawbone
Failure to diagnose a serious oral health condition in a patient despite regular visits and dental evidence, such as patient reporting significant issues, x-rays being taken etc.
Misdiagnosis of a condition, resulting in incorrect (or no) treatment being carried out and the original condition worsening
Significant treatment errors e.g. extracting the wrong tooth
Psychological trauma caused by the dental negligence which has a significant impact on your quality of life or daily activities

If you have been affected by any of the above, you can FREEPHONE Sweeney Solicitors Cork on 1800 246 442 or click here to download our FREE Personal Injury e-book today.

27/09/2021

What To Do After A Road Accident? | Personal Injury Claims

Personal

Road traffic accident claims are the most common of all personal injury claims presented to solicitors and the Injuries Board.

A road traffic accident can be a traumatic experience regardless of the seriousness of the crash or whether you suffered any personal injuries.

If you have been involved in a crash that was not your fault, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim along with any damage sustained to your vehicle.

Common road accidents

Car accidents.
Cyclist accidents.
Motorcycle accidents.
Taxi passenger accidents
Rear-end collisions.
Pedestrian accidents.
Public transport accidents.
Fatal road traf c accidents.
Claims against uninsured Drivers and unidentied vehicles

Firstly, you need to check if you, any passengers and anybody else involved in the accident needs medical attention and to call an ambulance to ensure that medical care is received as soon as possible.

It is essential that if you have suffered a personal injury that you book an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible after the accident, even if you are involved in a minor road traf c accident. Unfortunately, seemingly minor injuries can develop into a more severe threat to your health if left untreated.

After seeking medical attention, these are the steps you should follow:

1. Call the Gardaí

2. Gather the relevant information

3. Witnesses

4. Speak to a solicitor

For more information, click here to download our FREE Personal Injury e-book today or FREEPHONE Sweeney Solicitors Cork on 1800 246 442

13/09/2021

Childbirth Injury Claims

Childbirth

In the vast majority of cases, childbirth is a natural physiological event that does not pose a risk to the health of a mother or baby. However, assisted births have become more common either by way of caesarean section, forceps delivery or other medical interventions. In a significant number of cases, the outcomes of such births are not positive and occasionally result in injuries to the baby or the mother.

These childbirth injuries can be caused by pregnancy mismanagement, delivery, or aftercare. Sometimes, the injuries are not discovered immediately at birth instead the injuries become clear months or years after birth.

If during labour you are subject to medical negligence which results in you or your baby sustaining injuries, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Some examples of medical negligence that can lead to childbirth injury are:

Incorrect interpretation of ultrasound.
Failure to perform the necessary tests and examinations during pregnancy.
Prescription of the wrong medication during pregnancy.
Inability to track the baby’s heart rate.
Failure to deal with an emergency adequately.
Incorrect use of forceps during delivery.
Blunt force trauma to baby or mother.
Delayed birth – When the baby remains in the birth canal for too long. Leading to injury from the prolonged pressure from the birth canal on the baby’s brain.
Improper manipulation of the baby’s body during delivery.

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the baby

Injuries to an infant as a result of medical malpractice can result in different complications for the infant. Often, these childbirth traumas can have long-term effects on the child’s quality of life.

Some of the most common reason for childbirth malpractice cases are:

Brain Damage.
Forceps and Vacuum Extractor Injuries.
Forceps injury.
Perinatal Asphyxia – where a newborn does not receive enough oxygen.
Hip dysplasia.
Spinal Cord Injuries.
Pelvic injuries during birth.
Facial Paralysis.
Erb Palsy, also known as Brachial Plexus Injury which is damage to the nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand.
Fractures to collarbone, arm or skull.
Seizures.
Cerebral Palsy.
Erbs palsy.
Untreated jaundice, kernicterus and hyperbilirubinemia.

The most common childbirth injuries that affect the mother

Injury to the mother can be sustained prior to, during or following the birth. These injuries can be a result of medical negligence. Inadequate medical care can result in these complications:

Pregnancy malpractice/maternal birth injuries – mismanagement of the pregnancy.
Vaginal tears or lacerations.
Pelvic injuries during birth.
Broken bones.
Ruptured uterus.
Complications caused by delivery using forceps.
Abnormal bleeding caused by medical negligence.
Incontinence.
Damage to bowel or bladder.
Nerve damage after giving birth.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wrongful death of the mother.
Forceps Injury.
Incorrect caesarean section.
Infection.
Pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
Improper stitching following caesarean section.

For more information, fee phone 1800 246 442

14/08/2021

Notary Public Cork Blog

Notary Public Cork

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). In Ireland a Notary Public is also a Solicitor.

You may have read that you need to get your document signed by a notary public. Without knowing who this person is or understanding how their signature helps validate your legal document, this step can seem confusing. In this post, discover what notarisation is and why you may need to seek out a notary public when completing certain legal documents.

Notary Publics and Notarising Documents

A notary public is someone who has been appointed by the state to authenticate legal documents and verify the identity of the document’s signer(s). Notaries can be individuals such as lawyers or government officials. Notarisation (the process of getting your document signed by a notary public) helps prevent fraud by ensuring individuals authenticate their documents before they can be used. It can also help confirm that the signer intended to sign the document and wasn’t pressured into doing so (e.g. through undue influence, coercion or duress, etc.), similar to signing your document in front of a witness.

Notary publics can also do a number of other tasks, such as:
1. Confirm the identities of the participating parties
2. Witness signatures between them
3. Sign off on the validity of the agreement

For some documents, Notarisation is the first step, in which a notary will certify the document in a certain way, depending what is required. They may, for example, certify a person’s signature on the document to prove that the person signing is the person named in the document.

Finding a Notary Public

All Irish Notaries are authorised to notarise documents for use anywhere in the world. Clients, no matter where they reside, can have documents notarised anywhere in Ireland. The place where the documents are actually signed and notarised is important. Each Notary may notarise documents in the County where his / her principal office is situated and also in some adjoining Counties. If it is intended that the Notary will actually sign and notarise the documents other than his / her own County, clients should ask the Notary to confirm that he / she is authorised to sign and notarise documents at that place.

Finalising Your Legal Documents

Notary publics are needed in law as they help ensure your document is valid. Many legal documents require notarisation during execution; however, even when notarisation is not required, it is a recommended way to help prevent avoidable issues like fraud, duress, and more.

Proof of Identity

Notarising a document today requires the same anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering formalities as apply on opening a new bank account. The rules are very strict.
You must satisfactorily prove your identity and place of residence and the Notary must keep the identification records for five years.

This process has to be repeated every time you go to the Notary unless you have been with the same Notary within the previous three months.

Passport
1. You must prove your identity, and that means producing your original passport.
2. Lesser proof will only be accepted for compelling reasons which must be satisfactory to the Notary.
3. The Notary will give no assurances in advance that your substitute document of identification will be acceptable.
4. If your passport number is given in the document to be notarised, then the passport must be produced, without exception.
5. If any other identifying detail is given in the document to be notarised (such as Identity Card number or tax number), then whatever document proves that other detail must also be produced.

Utility Bill
You must prove your current residential address by producing a recent utility bill (not being a mobile phone bill) addressed to you at your stated address within the previous
three months.

If you require a notary public cork or have any questions about our Notary Public services, you can Freephone: 1800 246442 or Email:
info@sweeneysolicitors.ie

11/07/2021

When am I likely to need the services of a notary public? | Notary Public Cork

Notary Public Cork

You are most likely to require a notary where you have to send papers or documents to a foreign jurisdiction. You may require the services of a notary public in relation to:

Foreign adoption papers
Affidavits for use in foreign courts
Copies of State documents for use abroad
International contracts
Powers of Attorney

For further information visit notarycork.ie or to speak directly with Notary Public Cork David Sweeney, kindly visit our Contact page.

05/05/2021

8 Steps to Selling Property | Guide

Property

Readying your home for sale isn’t something you should aim to do in a weekend. It usually requires small repairs – inside and out, paintwork, decluttering, nding the right estate agent and assembling the necessary documentation.

All this takes about three times longer than you think so take plenty of time to prepare and the following pointers should help along the way.

There is no doubt that selling your home is stressful, with lots of possible outcomes before your home is sold. You can lessen the stress and be prepared with our 11 steps guide to selling your house. Click here to download the full guide.

1. Property Valuation

To find out the market value for your property, you can book a free valuation with an estate agent. Checking the Irish prop- erty price register online is a good starting point.

Sign up to property portals and receive digital alerts about houses for sale in your area. This can give an idea of what the competition in your area looks like, the prices being sought and which estate agents are most active in your area. Also, don’t be afraid to attend open viewings of similar properties in your area to get a real sense of the market.

2. Choose An Agent

Invite agents who are most active in your area for their thoughts and recommendations. This service should be free if you’re thinking of selling. Ask each what you need to do to maximise the appeal and value of the property. The mean average of the valuations given by a selection of agents is probably the most realistic asking price.

Don’t be swayed by estate agents offering you the world in terms of property valuations. If an agent says they can get you a price that sounds incredibly high, then it’s probably too good to be true.

Before you decide on an agent, ask for a complete break- down on fees and then negotiate on the rates charged. It may be possible to incentivise the selling agent with a higher fee if they achieve over a certain value for you.

3. Marketing Your Property

Traditional estate agents will charge marketing fees on top of their commission, and they are likely to charge additional fees for newspaper advertising. Everyone likes to see their property in the paper. Still, you should be sure that it makes sense for your property before incurring the additional expense. Over 90% of prospective buyers in Ireland look for property online.

Photography is critical when selling your property, so make sure your estate agent provides you with high-quality photos.

Would-be buyers will probably rst view your home online – before they ever cross its threshold. They will have already noted its pros and cons. The history of the house may also be online if it sold in the last ten years. Choose a digital-savvy agent for the best chance at selling your home.

4. Choose A Solicitor

The legal formalities around selling your property are called ‘conveyancing’, and it’s essential to choose your solicitor early in the process.

Be aware that many solicitors charge a percentage of the asking price of the home.

5. Energy Rating Cert (Ber)

It is a legal requirement to have a Buildings Energy Rating (BER) certificate for your property when you put it up for sale. The BER is designed to make the energy performance of a property transparent to potential buyers. This process will involve a BER assessor completing an appraisal of the property. The assessor then submits the results to the Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) who then issues a certificate.

6. Viewings

As previously mentioned, make sure to prepare your property for viewings so that it’s presented in the best light. With regards to viewing times, be as flexible and accommodating as possible for your potential buyers.

Serious buyers will snoop during open viewings, so make sure every nook and cranny has been looked over. On the viewing day, open windows to air the house. Don’t burn strongly scented candles as it may put some viewers off. Fresh-cut owers in the hall or kitchen are a nice touch.

Have the re burning in the main reception rooms. In darker months, make sure all table lamps and accent lighting is on during a viewing. Step back and let the agent do their job. Don’t hang around. You will be in the way, and you don’t need to overhear viewer critiques of your own home.

7. Receive Offers & Negotiate

Know your bottom line and don’t ever go below it if you can help it. How you handle this will depend on how close to the asking price the offer is, your timeline to sell and your appetite for a longer negotiation. When buyers start making offers, you can either accept one or stand rm and wait for higher bids.

8. Sale Completion

The sale is formally completed when all the legal documents between buyer and seller have been signed, and full ownership has been legally transferred to the buyer.

A suitable completion date will be agreed and arranged by your solicitor, and the remainder of the money from the sale will be transferred into your solicitor’s account.

For more information on Buying, Selling, and Remortgaging click here to download our FREE e-book.

07/04/2021

Top 5 Most Overlooked Buying Considerations

Uncategorized, Property

1. Ask about certified heating

Nothing can ruin a cosy winter evening like your heating giving up the ghost. If spending the first winter in your new home wearing ski jackets in bed sounds unappealing then it’s important to make sure that the property you have your eye on comes with certified heating.

Most houses with gas heating systems are subject to annual boiler inspections. So don’t be afraid to ask the estate agent if you can have a peep at the boiler. Check the sticker to see when the last inspection was. No sticker is a bit of a red flag – so ask for a certificate.

2. Be on the lookout for mould

Get a slight waft of damp? Or did small black spots on the ceiling catch your eye?

Unfortunately this is a sign of mould. If you employ a surveyor, they’ll be able to point out most of the structural issues contributing to the damp. But a home that isn’t well ventilated may have spots that the surveyor doesn’t report.

Fixing mould related issues can be expensive, so check behind the curtains and stick your nose in the under-stairs cupboard to determine if it might be an issue.

3. Test the water pressure

Water pressure is essential for a good shower. Getting dribbled on is no way to start the day. Turn on the shower and see if it’s to your liking. If not, you may have to spend a good chunk of change getting it fixed.

4. Understand your full costs by accounting for renovation

Many folks make the mistake of bidding on houses that appear to be within budget but forget to factor in renovations. The total cost may turn out to be far higher than they had planned to spend.

For example, if you spot a house for €350K in a nice part of town where similar houses sell for €400k, you might be tempted to jump on it. But factor in the price needed to get it up to modern standards and your total bill is €50K more than the other houses on the street.

Make sure you have a very clear picture of what you’re willing to spend, including all of the work required to get your property into the condition you want it in.

5. Explore the neighbourhood

After your viewing, make sure to spend a little time strolling up and down the streets surrounding the property. It’ll give you a better feel for what it’s like to live in that neck of the woods.

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for unsightly rubbish, bedraggled gardens and untrained dogs barking. Have an idea of your limits and don’t settle for less.

If you’re feeling cheeky, why not approach someone on the street or in a café and ask them about the area? Friendly enough folk will provide valuable insight into what it’s like to live there.