Medical Negligence Solicitors Cork

Cork is Ireland's largest county and home to the second-busiest acute hospital network in the State. From Cork University Hospital to the maternity unit at CUMH and the private hospitals across the city, a high volume of care also means a real volume of avoidable harm when standards slip.

Led by Richard O'Shea TEP, our medical negligence practice acts for people across Munster who have been harmed by substandard medical care. We bring claims arising from Cork University Hospital (CUH), Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), the Mercy University Hospital, the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, the Bon Secours Hospital Cork, the Mater Private Hospital Cork, Mallow General Hospital and Bantry General Hospital, as well as GP surgeries, private clinics and care settings throughout the county.

Healthcare in Cork: How It Shapes a Claim

Cork has one of the most complete hospital networks outside Dublin: a major trauma and tertiary centre at CUH, a standalone maternity hospital at CUMH, two further city hospitals and a strong private sector. For patients in west and north Cork, distance to the city centres at Bantry and Mallow means timing of referral and transfer is frequently a live issue. The breadth of services also means cases can involve several institutions and specialties before the harm is identified.

Issues We Commonly See in Cork Cases

The themes below reflect the kinds of care that most often give rise to medical negligence enquiries connected with Cork. Each case is assessed on its own facts and records.

• Birth injury and maternity care at Cork University Maternity Hospital
• Major trauma and emergency care at CUH
• Delayed referral from west and north Cork to the city centres
• Cancer diagnosis and oncology pathways
• Care in the private hospital sector

Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle

Across Cork and the rest of Ireland, we advise on the full range of clinical negligence, including:

• Birth injuries including cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy
• Surgical errors in public and private hospitals
• Cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
• Sepsis and infection cases
• Cauda equina syndrome and spinal injuries
• GP negligence and medication errors
• Nursing home negligence

How a Cork Claim Works

We begin by obtaining your complete medical records and arranging an independent review by an appropriate medical expert. If that review supports a case, we set out the claim, deal with the HSE State Claims Agency (for public hospitals) or the relevant insurer (for private care), and advance the case through the courts. You can check the indicative deadline for your own situation using our claim time-limit checker.

Serving Clients Across Cork

We act for clients throughout Cork, including Cork city, Mallow, Bandon, Midleton, Fermoy, Bantry, Clonakilty, Cobh, Carrigaline, Youghal and the surrounding areas. Initial discussions can be held by phone or video, so you can get clear advice without travelling.