Medical Negligence Blog
Clear, practical guides to medical negligence claims in Ireland, written by Richard O'Shea. These articles are general information, not legal advice \u2014 for guidance on your own situation, get in touch for a confidential consultation.
What Counts as Medical Negligence in Ireland?
The legal definition of medical negligence, with real-world examples of when care crosses the line.
How to Prove Medical Negligence in Ireland
The evidence you need: medical records, independent expert reports, breach of duty and causation.
How Long Do I Have to Make a Claim?
The two-year limitation period, the date of knowledge, and the exceptions that can extend it.
The Medical Negligence Claims Process
A step-by-step guide from first consultation through investigation, settlement or trial.
Can I Sue My Doctor in Ireland?
When you have grounds to bring a claim against a doctor, and what you have to establish.
Do I Need a Solicitor for a Claim?
Why clinical negligence cases are complex, and what a specialist solicitor actually does.
How Claims Are Funded
How the cost of a medical negligence claim works in Ireland, including outlays such as expert reports.
How Compensation Is Assessed
The legal framework for assessing damages, and why there is no meaningful average figure.
Warning Signs of Medical Negligence
Red flags that the care you or a loved one received may have fallen below standard.
Hospital vs Doctor Negligence: Who Do I Sue?
How liability is allocated between hospitals, the HSE and individual practitioners.
GP Negligence Claims
Misdiagnosis, delayed referrals and prescription errors in general practice.
A&E Negligence Claims
Delayed treatment, missed diagnoses and premature discharge in emergency departments.
Delayed Diagnosis Claims
When a late diagnosis of cancer, sepsis or another serious condition causes avoidable harm.
Medication Error Claims
Wrong drugs, wrong doses and dangerous interactions — and the harm they can cause.
Informed Consent Claims
When a failure to explain risks or alternatives means consent was never truly informed.
Post-Operative Negligence
Complications after surgery that are not recognised or treated in time.
Birth Injury Claims
What families should know about birth injury negligence claims, including the time limits for children.
Failed Sterilisation Claims
Wrongful pregnancy following a failed vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Nursing Home Negligence
Inadequate care, falls, pressure sores and neglect in residential settings.
Wrongful Death Claims
What families can claim where medical negligence has caused the death of a loved one.