Medical Negligence Solicitors Laois

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is the acute hospital for Laois. Its maternity services have been the subject of significant independent review and public concern, which makes thorough investigation of obstetric and neonatal care particularly important.

Led by Richard O'Shea TEP, our medical negligence practice acts for people across Leinster who have been harmed by substandard medical care. We bring claims arising from Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, as well as GP surgeries, private clinics and care settings throughout the county.

Healthcare in Laois: How It Shapes a Claim

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise serves Laois and parts of the surrounding midland counties. Maternity and neonatal services at Portlaoise have been the subject of well-documented independent reviews and sustained public concern, and aspects of the hospital’s services have at times been reconfigured as a result. That history makes careful, expert-led investigation of obstetric, neonatal and emergency care from the hospital especially important.

Issues We Commonly See in Laois Cases

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

• Maternity and neonatal care at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
• Emergency and acute presentations
• Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
• Transfer to Dublin tertiary centres where needed
• Delayed or missed diagnosis

Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle

Across Laois 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 Laois 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 Laois

We act for clients throughout Laois, including Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Rathdowney and the surrounding areas. Initial discussions can be held by phone or video, so you can get clear advice without travelling.