Eamonn has a developing clinical negligence practice. He accepts instructions on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants. He has particular experience in inquests, interim hearings and costs and case management hearings. Eamonn has dealt with a range of cases included delayed diagnosis, dental negligence and negligent treatment.
In respect of inquest work, recent inquests in which Eamonn has represented parties include:
- The death of woman in hospital care who choked on a denture palate,
- The death of a patient in a hospital toilet. The deceased had been admitted to hospital for concerns over a potential DVT and was found dead 2 days after he went missing from the ward,
- The death of a patient following removal of a peritoneal drain as part of cirrhosis treatment,
- The death of a patient following spontaneous bleeds at the site of a thigh graft used for haemodialysis,
Eamonn has extensive experience of conducting CCMCs in clinical negligence cases, having worked on secondment in the costs team of a national law firm specialising in clinical negligence work. He also deals with costs assessment in this area, having gained a detailed knowledge of the assessment of costs in clinical negligence cases whilst on secondment.
Awards
Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple
Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize, Middle Temple
Diplock Scholar, Middle Temple (BPTC)
Cohen Scholar, BPP Law School, Leeds (BPTC)
Harmsworth Scholar, Middle Temple (GDL)
Cohen Scholar, BPP Law School, Manchester (GDL)
Memberships
Personal Injury Bar Association
Middle Temple
Qualifications
BPTC “Outstanding”, BPP Law School Leeds
GDL “Distinction”, BPP Law School Leeds
BA (Hons) History, University College London
