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Medical Negligence

26 Feb Hospital infection claims

Posted at 13:15h in Medical Negligence by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Hospital staff are always careful to ensure the safety of their patients. But sometimes things go wrong and patients contract infections while receiving care. This can be unavoidable, but other times it is caused by the negligence of healthcare staff. Have you suffered from a...

29 Jan Defective medical device claims

Posted at 14:50h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Every year, thousands of Irish people rely on medical devices to help diagnose, prevent and treat various diseases and conditions. They use these devices in the hope that they will improve their health and quality of life. They use these devices assuming they are safe....

23 Dec Vaginal mesh implant claims

Posted at 08:07h in Medical Negligence by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

In recent years, vaginal mesh implants have been in the news frequently. In 2018, the Minister for Health paused any procedures involving vaginal mesh in HSE hospitals. Internationally, women have been taking legal action against manufacturers. If you’ve suffered injuries as a result of vaginal mesh...

21 Nov Neonatal and birth injury claims

Posted at 10:00h in Medical Negligence by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Awaiting a new arrival can be an exciting and apprehensive time. Ireland currently has the highest birth rate in the EU, with 61,016 babies born in 2018. Most babies arrive safe and sound, but sometimes injuries can occur which impact the health of your newborn. Neonatal...

02 Sep Incorrect medication claim

Posted at 12:59h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

If you have suffered as a result of taking incorrect medication because of the negligence of a third party, you may want to make an incorrect medication claim. When attending the GP, the hospital or our local pharmacy, we trust the ability of medical professionals....

21 Aug Medical negligence claims against the HSE

Posted at 16:39h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

We never expect medical negligence to occur, but when it does, you may want to make a claim. If you have suffered as a result of an error by a medical professional, get in touch with one of our solicitors dealing with medical negligence claims...

12 Aug Accident and emergency claims

Posted at 16:26h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

In urgent cases of injury or illness, it may be necessary to attend a hospital’s accident and emergency department. Although services can be under pressure because of issues like overcrowding or staff shortages, staff still owe patients a duty of care. Patients should expect competent...

21 May Nerve damage injury claim

Posted at 17:35h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Nerves control every sensation in the body and, when damaged, they can cause severe pain and even disability. Nerves can be damaged through pressure, stretching or cutting which can occur as a result of surgery. If you are suffering from nerve damage due to the...

14 May Surgical error compensation claims

Posted at 19:47h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Undergoing surgery is extremely stressful and is never undertaken lightly. When going under the knife, patients place their trust in the surgeon and the support team, presuming they will be competent, careful and professional. We never expect a surgical error to occur, but when it...

01 Apr Making a Claim for Dental Negligence or Injury

Posted at 12:36h in Medical Negligence, News by The Ferrys Personal Injury Team

Going to the dentist is stressful at the best of times. Whether the treatment is a much-needed surgery or a cosmetic procedure, we trust that we are in the hands of capable dentists. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. As the number of patients getting dental treatment grows, so...