If you’ve suffered as a result of medical negligence, one of our medical negligence solicitors will work to make this difficult time as easy as possible for you and get you adequate compensation and where possible, an explanation for what happened.
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Medical Negligence Solicitors Dublin
Dealing with a Medical Negligence or Medical Malpractice claim in Ireland can be very stressful for you and your family. At Ferrys Solicitors LLP Personal Injury and Accident Solicitors, one of our medical negligence solicitors in Dublin will work to get you adequate compensation and where possible, an explanation for what happened. We will also ensure this difficult time as easy as possible for you.
It can be difficult to prove in court, and it must be shown on ‘the balance of probability’ that the medical practitioner was negligent in their care or acted negligently. The court will also consider if a competent medical practitioner would have acted in the same way as the defendant practitioner. So, even if they did contribute to your injury, they may not be found negligent. However, there are many cases where it is much simpler to determine if a doctor or organisation was medically negligent.
Do I have a Medical Negligence Case?
When you approach Ferrys Solicitors LLP Personal Injury and Accident Solicitors, the first thing we’ll do is ensure that you have a basis to make a medical negligence claim. In Ireland, before beginning legal action in relation to medical negligence, you must receive a report from a qualified, relevant medical expert. This report must confirm that the medical treatment you received fell below the expected standard for someone with your medical condition.
A solicitor specialising in medical negligence from Ferrys Solicitors LLP Personal Injury and Accident Solicitors will then take a detailed account from you. After receiving your written consent, your medical negligence solicitor will then obtain all your relevant medical negligence records. We will approach everyone necessary including consultants, GPs, hospital staff, HSE representatives and any other healthcare professionals who have been involved in your treatment.
After building your case, your medical negligence solicitor will consult with their panel of legal medical experts and barristers to determine if both causation and liability can be determined.
Types of Medical Negligence Claims include:
- GP Claims
- Accident & Emergency Claims
- General Medical Problems
- General Surgery Claims
- Cosmetic Surgery Claims
- Dental Negligence
- Spinal Injury Claims
- Neonatal Conditions or Birth Injury
- HSE Negligence Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Nerve Damage Injury Claims
FAQ
How do I know if I have a Medical Negligence case?
To determine if you have a medical negligence claim, your claim must first be within the valid timeframe for taking a personal injury case (see next FAQ). Then, we must determine the nature of your injury and receive relevant expert medical reports confirming your injury. Finally, liability must be determined on the part of the hospital, clinic, organisation or medical practitioner you are claiming against.
How long do I have to make a Medical Negligence claim?
You have two years from the Date of Knowledge of the injury to make a claim. The Date of Knowledge is usually the date the injury occurred or when you became aware of the injury. For more information on Date of Knowledge and exceptions to the two year rule, see our Personal Injury page.
How is the Value of my Medical Negligence Claim Assessed?
Several factors come in to determining the value of your medical negligence claim. These can include:
- Attributing liability and contributory negligence
- Your medical history
- Persistence and severity of pain or discomfort caused
- Impairment of life
- Loss of earnings
- Type of injury
Can I take my Medical Negligence Claim to the Injuries Board?
No, in Ireland, medical negligence claims do not need to be brought before the Injuries Board.
What are the most common causes of Medical Negligence?
Medical Negligence is usually caused be carelessness or involves negligence by the doctors or medical team of the facility they were practicing in. Medical Negligence can also be caused by failure of the medical team to follow established medical protocols or not taking the proper actions.
Some of the most common causes of medical negligence include:
- Practitioner fatigue
- Administration of improper medication or dosages
- Not making a patient fully aware of the risks of a procedure
- Misdiagnosis of an injury or illness
- Faulty equipment
- Below standard follow-up care
- Healthcare associated infections
