Widow of man, 67, who fell out of bed while in respite care settles case with HSE

The widow of a man who fell out of his bed while in respite care and later died has settled her High Court action against the HSE.

Widow of man, 67, who fell out of bed while in respite care settles case with HSE

The widow of a man who fell out of his bed while in respite care and later died has settled her High Court action against the HSE.

Counsel Richard Kean SC told the court 67-year old Patrick Lalor had been assessed at high risk of falling but was put in a bed without the sides up and fell on to the floor.

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