Medical Negligence Solicitors Mayo

Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar is the acute hospital for one of the most geographically dispersed populations in Ireland. Long travel distances place a particular premium on getting diagnosis and emergency treatment right first time.

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 Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, as well as GP surgeries, private clinics and care settings throughout the county.

Healthcare in Mayo: How It Shapes a Claim

Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar serves one of the most geographically spread-out populations in the country, with communities in Erris, Achill and the far west a long way from acute care. The most complex cases are referred on to University Hospital Galway. That combination of long distances and onward referral means the timeliness of the first assessment in Castlebar, and the decision about when to send a patient to Galway, are frequently central to cases from the county.

Issues We Commonly See in Mayo Cases

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

• Emergency care at Mayo University Hospital
• Decisions to refer on to University Hospital Galway
• Maternity and birth injury care in Castlebar
• Delayed diagnosis affecting remote western communities
• Sepsis and rapidly deteriorating illness

Types of Medical Negligence Claims We Handle

Across Mayo 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 Mayo 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 Mayo

We act for clients throughout Mayo, including Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Belmullet and the surrounding areas. Initial discussions can be held by phone or video, so you can get clear advice without travelling.