Medical Negligence Solicitors Galway

Galway is the largest acute hospital catchment in the west of Ireland, serving Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and beyond. When care at one of its hospitals or maternity units falls short, the consequences for families across the region can be life-changing.

Led by Richard O'Shea TEP, our medical negligence practice acts for people across Connacht who have been harmed by substandard medical care. We bring claims arising from University Hospital Galway (UHG), Merlin Park University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, the Bon Secours Hospital Galway and the Galway Clinic, as well as GP surgeries, private clinics and care settings throughout the county.

Healthcare in Galway: How It Shapes a Claim

University Hospital Galway is the tertiary referral centre for the whole western seaboard, taking the most serious cases from Mayo, Roscommon and parts of Donegal as well as Galway itself. That referral role means complex presentations, cancer pathways and emergency surgery are concentrated there, while routine and maternity care is split between UHG, Portiuncula in Ballinasloe and the private hospitals in the city. Maternity services at Portiuncula have previously been the subject of independent clinical review, and the interaction between the two maternity units is often relevant to how a case is investigated.

Issues We Commonly See in Galway Cases

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

• Maternity and birth injury care at UHG and Portiuncula University Hospital
• Delayed or missed cancer diagnosis on western referral pathways
• Emergency department delays at a busy tertiary centre
• Surgical and post-operative complications
• Transfer and handover between regional and tertiary sites

Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle

Across Galway 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 Galway 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 Galway

We act for clients throughout Galway, including Galway city, Salthill, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Oranmore, Athenry, Clifden and the surrounding areas. Initial discussions can be held by phone or video, so you can get clear advice without travelling.