Medical Negligence Solicitors Kerry

University Hospital Kerry in Tralee is the county’s main acute hospital, serving a large and partly rural population. Distance and transfer times to tertiary centres in Cork can be a critical factor where conditions are misdiagnosed or treatment is delayed.

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 University Hospital Kerry, Tralee and the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, as well as GP surgeries, private clinics and care settings throughout the county.

Healthcare in Kerry: How It Shapes a Claim

University Hospital Kerry is the only acute hospital in a large, partly remote county, and the nearest tertiary services are in Cork, well over an hour from much of the catchment. Radiology and diagnostic services at the hospital have previously been the subject of an independent clinical review. For patients in the peninsulas and the south of the county, the time taken to reach definitive care, and the accuracy of the first assessment in Tralee, are recurring themes in cases from the area.

Issues We Commonly See in Kerry Cases

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

• Diagnostic and radiology accuracy at University Hospital Kerry
• Delay in transfer to Cork tertiary services
• Maternity and birth injury care in Tralee
• Emergency presentations from remote parts of the county
• Cancer diagnosis and follow-up

Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle

Across Kerry 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 Kerry 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 Kerry

We act for clients throughout Kerry, including Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle, Kenmare, Killorglin, Castleisland and the surrounding areas. Initial discussions can be held by phone or video, so you can get clear advice without travelling.