Question 1

Do you take medical negligence cases in Roscommon?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We act for clients across Roscommon, including Roscommon town, Boyle, Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas. Medical negligence is a national area of practice in Ireland — your solicitor does not need to be based in your county, and much of the work (gathering records, instructing experts, exchanging pleadings) is done by correspondence, phone and video, with in-person meetings arranged as needed.

Question 2

Which Roscommon hospitals do claims usually involve?

Accepted Answer

Claims from Roscommon commonly involve Roscommon University Hospital. Roscommon University Hospital operates a Local Injury Unit and a range of medical and surgical services, with major emergencies routed to University Hospital Galway. We obtain your complete records from whichever hospitals, GPs or clinics were involved in your care.

Question 3

How long do I have to bring a claim in Roscommon?

Accepted Answer

In general you have two years from the date of the incident, or from the "date of knowledge" (when you first reasonably became aware that negligence may have caused your injury), to start a claim. For children, the two-year period generally runs from their 18th birthday. Different rules can apply where a person lacks capacity. Because these limits are strictly applied, it is important to seek advice early.

Question 4

Are medical negligence claims dealt with by the Injuries Resolution Board?

Accepted Answer

No. Medical and clinical negligence claims are specifically excluded from the Injuries Resolution Board (formerly PIAB) process. They proceed instead through the courts, and require independent expert medical evidence on both breach of duty and causation. This is one reason these cases are more complex than ordinary personal injury claims.

Question 5

What will it cost me?

Accepted Answer

There is more than one way a claim can be funded, and the position should be discussed with your solicitor at the outset. The important thing is to understand from the start how the work will be funded and what outlays, such as expert report fees and court costs, may arise during a case, so that you know what your obligations are before going ahead.

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