Trusted by the judiciary, government lawyers, prosecutors, and many leading counsel. Click here to request a subscription.
Trusted by the judiciary, government lawyers, prosecutors, and many leading counsel.
Click here to request a subscription.
Solicitor’s fees determined in medical negligence action
|
or click here to request site subscription to search and view all judgments |
High Court Taxing Master assesses solicitor's fees in complex medical negligence action at €125,000.
Plaintiff who underwent extensive surgical procedures - hip replacement and related surgery - medical report obtained - revision operation below required care - claim of medical negligence - pleadings and particulars - causation put at 80% - much equipment attributable to the 80% - settlement of action at €775,000 - difference in roles of legal team in medical negligence actions - divergence in level of fees sought by respective parties' solicitors - time charges - hourly rates of €220 to €300 per hour - role of taxing master in assessing nature and extent of work in case - exercise of discretion - criteria in Order 99 Rule 37 (22) (ii) RSC - time based upon suitable rate per hour - allowable fee.
Note: This is intended to be a fair and accurate report of a decision made public by a court of law. Any errors should be notified to the editor and will be dealt with accordingly.
