Medical Negligence Dublin

Experienced Medical Negligence Solicitors in Dublin

If you need help with your Medical Negligence Claim in Dublin, Cantillons Solicitors’ Team of Medical Negligence Solicitors can help.

Our dedicated Team of Dublin Medical Negligence Solicitors take the stress out of the claims process and work with you on your Medical Negligence Claim to ensure you get the best results.

We provide comprehensive legal advice and representation for Medical Negligence Compensation Claims arising from all types of medical procedures and treatment.

The dedicated Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors have many years of experience in Medical Negligence Cases, and our extensive knowledge in this complex area will ensure that your claim has the best chance of success.

Members of the Medical Negligence Team at Cantillons Solicitors also have dual qualifications, in the field of Nursing and Pharmacy. We also have access to a number of independent Medical Experts to assist with claims.

If you have been a victim of Medical Negligence or have been injured due to the error of another person, talk to Cantillons Solicitors Dublin Medical Negligence Solicitors +353 (0) 1 264 1802 today about your options.

 

What Is A Medical Negligence Claim?

A Medical Negligence Claim is a claim for compensation made by a person (or their next of kin in some instances) who has been injured because of an error made by a Medical Professional, Private Hospitals and/or the HSE.

Medical Negligence Claims are sometimes also known as Clinical Negligence Claim.

A Medical Negligence Claim is similar to a Personal Injury Claim, although there are key differences.

In order to bring a Medical Negligence Claim, a Medical Expert must first confirm that medical negligence has, in fact, taken place.

Misdiagnosis, routine surgical error, cosmetic surgical errors and birth injuries are all examples of Medical Negligence. An injury or illness made worse as a result of incorrect treatment might also amount to Medical Negligence. Birth injuries to a mother or child may also give rise to Medical Negligence Claims.

 

Who Is Liable For Medical Negligence Claims?

When you make a Medical Negligence Claim, it is usually brought against the Medical Practitioner who caused the injury, the Hospital where the injury occurred and/or the HSE.

The details of your case will determine who your claim is brought against, and your Medical Negligence Solicitor will guide you on this.

Medical Professionals liable for Medical Negligence Claims include (but are not limited to) :

  • General Practitioners.
  • Consultants, including (but not limited to):
    • Consultant Pathologists.
    • Consultant Neurosurgeons.
    • Consultant Urologists.
    • Consultant Colorectal Surgeons.
    • Consultant Oncologists.
    • Consultant Respiratory Physicians.
    • Consultant Neonatologists.
    • Consultant Dermatologists.
  • Surgeons (including Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Cosmetic Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons).
  • Obstetricians.
  • Gynaecologists.
  • Ophthalmologists.
  • Pharmacists.

Both private and public practitioners can be held liable.

Claims may also be taken against Dentists and Orthodontists where they have provided substandard care which results in injury. For more information, please see our Dental Negligence page.

Medical Negligence Claims can also extend to medical products and devices. If a manufacturer has made an error that causes injury, you may be able to make a claim for Medical Negligence.

Further, if a Chemist or Pharmacist dispenses the wrong medication, resulting in an injury, then you may have an entitlement to compensation.

To find out whether your case is valid, speak to an experienced Medical Negligence Claims Solicitor today.

Who Can Make A Medical Negligence Claim?

You may be able to bring a Medical Negligence Claim if you have been injured during medical treatment or a procedure, if the injury arises from negligence.

If your child was injured because of Medical Negligence, you may bring a case on their behalf. Cases can also be brought by the legal guardian of an incapacitated individual.

 

Time Limits For Bringing A Medical Negligence Claim / How Does the Statute Of Limitations Work?

The Statute of Limitations sets out the legal time limit within which a Medical Negligence Case must be brought.

In Ireland, Medical Negligence Claims must be made within 2 years from the date of the injury.

There are some exceptions to this, for instance, if the injury was not immediately obvious or you did not know there had been a medical error until a later date. This is known as the ‘date of knowledge’. In cases involving date of knowledge, the time limit of 2 years will begin from the date you discovered the injury or error.

Sometimes an injury, which is the result of Medical Negligence, may not be apparent immediately, and it may be a number of months before the injury manifests itself. These people may also be entitled to bring a Medical Negligence Claim.

The time limits for bringing a Medical Negligence Claim for a child or a person with a disability are different – see below.

In summary, if you are considering bringing a Medical Negligence Claim it is essential that you seek legal advice as soon as you possibly can.

 

Time Limits For Bringing A Medical Negligence Claim On Behalf Of A Child

If your case involves negligent medical care for a child or infant, the time limits laid out by the Statute of Limitations are different.

It is possible for a parent or guardian to bring the case on behalf of their child soon after the injury, but you may also wait until the child’s 18th birthday. If you choose to wait until the child’s 18th birthday, the birthday date becomes the point at which the 2-year time limit to complete the claim will apply.

If your child has received an injury, speak to a Medical Negligence Solicitor before deciding when to make the claim – the compensation which may be awarded if the case is successful may go a long way in assisting the child with the injuries.

 

Time Limits For Bringing A Medical Negligence Claim On Behalf Of A Person With A Disability

If a person has a disability which impacts on them intellectually, then the time can generally be extended beyond the normal 2-year time limit.

 

Different Types Of Medical Negligence Claims

Medical Negligence Claims in Ireland can include a wide range of medical treatments and practices.

To summarise, all injuries and illnesses caused by the negligent action, or inaction, of a Medical Practitioner, Hospital or the HSE may be liable for compensation.

Types of Medical Negligence Claims that we advise on  at Cantillons Solicitors include:

  • Accident & Emergency Negligence.
  • Allergic Reactions.
  • Anaesthesia Errors.
  • Birth injuries to the Baby.
  • Birth injuries to the Mother
  • Birth Mismanagement.
  • Blood Product Transfusion.
  • Blood Transfusion Errors.
  • Bowel Perforation.
  • Brain Injury.
  • Breast Implants.
  • Cauda Equina (delayed diagnosis).
  • Caesarean Section errors or delays in performing the C–Section.
  • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims.
  • Cannula Injury.
  • Cardiology Negligence.
  • Cerebral Palsy.
  • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis.
  • Colorectal Surgery Errors.
  • Complications following operation.
  • Contaminated Blood Transfusion Claims.
  • Cosmetic Surgery Errors.
  • Delay or failure to admit to hospital.
  • Delayed Diagnosis Claims.
  • Dental Procedures Errors.
  • Dental Negligence.
  • Dental Product Liability.
  • DePuy Hips.
  • Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Negligence.
  • ECG Misreading.
  • EEG Misreading.
  • Endocrinology Negligence.
  • Erbs Palsy.
  • Eyes/Ophthalmic Injuries.
  • Fatal Cases.
  • Gastroenterology Negligence.
  • General Practitioner (GP) Negligence.
  • General Surgery Errors.
  • Gynaecological Errors.
  • Hepatitis Infection.
  • Hip Implants.
  • Histology Errors.
  • Histopathology Misreporting.
  • Hospital-Acquired Infections.
  • Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
  • Infectious Diseases.
  • Informed Consent.
  • Labour Mismanagement.
  • Laceration to Organ.
  • Laser Eye Surgery.
  • Medical Devices.
  • Medical Product Liability.
  • Medication.
  • Mental Health.
  • Midwifery Negligence.
  • Misdiagnosis (which gives rise to incorrect or delayed treatment).
  • Neurology Related Errors.
  • Neurosurgery Errors.
  • Nursing Negligence.
  • Obstetric Errors.
  • Oncology Negligence.
  • Organ perforation during operation.
  • Orthodontic Negligence.
  • Orthopaedic Negligence.
  • Paediatric Negligence.
  • Pathology Errors.
  • Perineal tears (3rd and 4th degree tears).
  • Pharmacy / Prescription Errors / incorrect Dosage.
  • Plastic Surgery Errors.
  • Postpartum Mismanagement.
  • Pregnancy Mismanagement.
  • Psychiatry.
  • Radiology.
  • Respiratory Medicine.
  • Retained swabs/device/needle.
  • Shoulder Dystocia.
  • Smear misreading.
  • Stillbirth.
  • Surgical Claims.
  • Unexpected neo-natal death.
  • Urology Negligence.
  • Vascular Surgery Errors.

 

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How Do I Make A Medical Negligence Claim In Dublin Ireland?

  1. Find a Medical Negligence Solicitors

If you are taking a Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland, the first step is to find an experienced Medical Negligence Solicitor, such as Cantillons Solicitors, for legal representation.

Your Solicitor will work through your case and help you collect the evidence required to process the claim. Having an experienced Medical Negligence team means your case will be processed quickly and correctly, giving you the best chance of a favourable outcome.

 

  1. Statement of Events

When you initially meet with your Medical Negligence Solicitor, you will need to be prepared to answer several detailed questions about your experience. To prepare for this meeting, it is a good idea to make notes with as much detail as possible, including all the names of doctors and Hospitals attended and the dates you attended.

At Cantillons Solicitors, our Medical Negligence Litigation Team, understand the sensitive nature of these types of claims, and  always provide a discreet, empathetic and confidential service.

 

  1. Evidence Needed for Medical Negligence Compensation Claims

Medical Negligence Cases rely on evidence that clearly demonstrates:

  • The negligent actions, inactions or decisions that led to the injury.
  • The connection between the negligent act and the injury that was caused.
  • The type of injury sustained and the extent to which it has affected your life. This includes the impact the injury has had on every area of your life, including employment, mobility and quality of life.

Your Medical Negligence Solicitor will obtain all of your medical records. You will need to provide them with full details of the names of the Doctors who have treated you and the Clinics and Hospitals you have attended, along with the dates (if possible), so it is a good idea to keep a note of these.

 

  1. Expert Reports

Once your Medical Negligence Solicitor has obtained your medical records, they will study them to find any evidence of negligence/fault. To assist with this, your Solicitor will seek a report from an Expert Witness, who will confirm whether there has been negligence in the care that was afforded to you.

 

  1. Letter of Claim

If an Expert confirms there was negligence, your Medical Negligence Solicitor will write a Letter of Claim to the Medical Practitioner concerned, and/or Hospital and/or the HSE, outlining the negligence and the injuries you have suffered. In this letter, your Solicitor will ask that liability be admitted and compensation be paid.

If liability is not admitted and/or adequate compensation is not offered, the next step is to start legal proceedings and issue a Personal Injuries Summons.

 

How Long Can A Medical Negligence Claim Take?

Every case is different, so it is hard to say how long your Medical Negligence case will take to resolve.

The average case takes at least 18 months to process from start to completion.

Compensation in a Medical Negligence Claim: How Much?

Ireland introduced new Personal Injury Guidelines in Spring 2021, in order to make it easier to calculate compensation for Personal Injury Claims and Medical Negligence Claims. These guidelines replace The Book of Quantum, which was previously used to calculate compensation in such cases.

The Guidelines were developed to create transparency and consistency around the compensation awarded to claimants. The Guidelines categorise claims by type, with different categories including (but not limited to):

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  • Head Injuries.
  • Neck Injuries.
  • Injuries to internal organs.
  • Burns and Scarring.

Each category is broken down into bands according to the severity of the injury and each band has a suggested amount of compensation. Here, you can see the Guidelines that relate to severe and serious neck injuries and moderate neck injuries:

Source: judicialcouncil.ie

See Ireland’s Personal Injury Guidelines here or contact us at Cantillons Solicitors for more information.

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Contact Cantillons Solicitors

At Cantillons Solicitors, we have experience in complex Medical Negligence Cases.  If you are looking for a Medical Negligence Solicitor, please contact Cantillons Medical Negligence Solicitors using the contact form below or call us at Dublin  +353 (0) 1 264 1802. Alternatively, you can email us at info@cantillons.com for more information. Our offices are located at 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin.

We do, however, represent clients from all over Ireland. Should you be unable to attend our offices, we are more than happy to travel to you or conduct the meeting on Zoom.

Dublin Address: Cantillons Solicitors, Ormond Building, 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper Dublin 7. D07 EE37

Dublin Office Phone Number: 01 264 1802

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