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Catastrophic Outcome Claims

Injuries so severe that the claim turns on lifelong care and future loss.

  • Independent medical expert evidence where required
  • Clear written costs information before you proceed
  • Strict time limits apply. Early advice is important
  • Clinical negligence claims are generally outside the Injuries Resolution Board process
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3 min read Last reviewed 29 July 2026 Reviewed by Ciara McPhillips, Principal Solicitor

About catastrophic outcome claims in Ireland

The other categories on this site group claims by how care went wrong. This one groups them by how serious the result was. Where an injury is life-changing, the investigation extends well beyond establishing what happened: it has to account for a lifetime of care, equipment, adapted accommodation, therapy and lost earnings, often for a person who was very young when the injury occurred. Claims of this kind commonly involve brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and serious nerve damage, and they are frequently brought on behalf of a child or of an adult who lacks the capacity to bring proceedings themselves. Below are the specific claim types within this category.

Claim types in this category

Amputation Negligence and Limb Loss Claims

Suffering the loss of a limb is a life-altering experience.

Brain Injury Claims

Brain injuries can have life-altering consequences for individuals and their families.

Nerve Damage Claims

Nerve damage can lead to debilitating physical and emotional pain, making even simple daily tasks feel impossible.

Serious Injury Claims

A serious injury can change your life forever.

Spinal Injury Claims

A spinal injury can affect every part of daily life.

Real lives.
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Behind every case is a person, a family, a life forever changed. These are the voices of those we've supported, their stories of resilience, justice, and hope.

“Gillian, Michael and all the team in the Michael Boylan office. On behalf of Lucas and I, we would like to thank all of you so much for all of your help in bringing a satisfactory conclusion to Lucas's case. We wish your team every success in bringing the same results in the remaining cases and hope that they can now move forward with the rest of their lives. Continued success to all in your team.”

“I am deeply grateful for all the work that has been done on my behalf and honestly, can not thank you enough for your expertise, care and tenacity in seeing my case through its many stages. None of what has been achieved and subsequently secured, would have been possible were it not for you, and your team.”

“I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome and still in shock being honest. I couldn't be more grateful to have had you all behind me through this life changing ordeal. Choosing you to get my case to the finish line was the best decision I have ever made and I really can't thank you all enough for what you have done for me.”

“All the staff were kind understanding and tolerant of me and my family, finding you was a blessing indeed. A Huge Thank You and gratitude, you really are the best Solicitors in Ireland, I speak of you all with the highest respect and fondness.”

“First of all I wish to thank you once again for all the guidance you have given me in relation to this case and of course all the hard work you have put into it. It is a great relief to have reached a settlement and I can now move forward with my life.”

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