Types of Medical Negligence Claim in Ireland
What each kind of claim involves, and the detailed guide for each
Every medical negligence claim has to prove the same three things: a duty of care, a breach of the standard a reasonably competent practitioner would have met, and injury caused by that breach. What changes from one type of claim to the next is the evidence needed and the experts involved. The detailed guides below set that out for each.
Misdiagnosis Claims
When a medical professional incorrectly diagnoses your condition, leading to wrong treatment, delayed treatment, or unnecessary procedures, you may have grounds for a misdiagnosis claim.
- Cancer misdiagnosis and delayed cancer detection
- Heart attack or stroke misdiagnosis
- Infection misdiagnosis leading to sepsis
- Incorrect diagnosis of neurological conditions
- Misread diagnostic tests and scans
Surgical Errors & Post-Operative Negligence
Surgical errors can have devastating consequences. We represent clients harmed by preventable mistakes during operations and substandard post-operative care.
- Wrong-site surgery and incorrect procedures
- Retained surgical instruments or foreign objects
- Nerve damage during surgery
- Anesthesia errors and complications
- Post-operative infection from inadequate care
Birth Injuries & Maternity Negligence
Birth should be a joyful experience. When negligent maternity care causes harm to mother or baby, we act with care and discretion.
- Cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation
- Erb's palsy and brachial plexus injuries
- Failure to perform timely cesarean section
- Maternal injuries during delivery
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
Hospital Negligence Claims
Hospitals have a duty to provide safe, competent care. We pursue claims when hospital systems, staff, or facilities cause preventable harm.
- Hospital-acquired infections (MRSA, C. diff)
- Nursing negligence and inadequate monitoring
- Medication errors in hospital settings
- Falls and injuries due to inadequate supervision
- Emergency department failures and delays
Delayed Diagnosis Claims
When medical professionals fail to diagnose a condition in a timely manner, allowing it to progress unnecessarily, you may wish to seek legal advice.
- Delayed cancer diagnosis reducing survival chances
- Failure to diagnose heart disease
- Delayed diagnosis of serious infections
- Missed symptoms of stroke or neurological conditions
- Failure to investigate persistent symptoms
GP & Prescription Negligence
General practitioners and pharmacists must prescribe and dispense medications safely. Errors can cause serious harm or death.
- Incorrect medication prescribed
- Wrong dosage causing adverse reactions
- Failure to check drug interactions
- Pharmacy dispensing errors
- Failure to monitor high-risk medications
Dental Negligence Claims
Dental procedures require skill and care. We represent clients harmed by substandard dental treatment.
- Nerve damage from dental procedures
- Failed root canal treatment
- Wrongful extraction of healthy teeth
- Infection from inadequate sterilization
- Unnecessary dental procedures
Cerebral Palsy Claims
Cerebral palsy caused by negligent care during pregnancy, labour or delivery can give rise to a claim for comprehensive, lifelong support.
- Oxygen deprivation during birth
- Failure to respond to fetal distress
- Delayed emergency cesarean section
- Instrumental delivery injuries
- Neonatal care negligence
Cosmetic Surgery Negligence
Cosmetic procedures carry risks, but patients should not suffer harm from negligent treatment or inadequate consent procedures.
- Botox and dermal filler complications
- Breast surgery complications
- Laser treatment burns and scarring
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Inadequate post-operative care
Maternal Injury Claims
Mothers injured during pregnancy or childbirth due to negligent care may have grounds to claim for the harm suffered.
- Severe perineal tears and complications
- Unnecessary episiotomy or forceps delivery
- Post-partum hemorrhage from delayed intervention
- Uterine rupture and emergency hysterectomy
- Failure to detect or treat pre-eclampsia
Not sure which type applies to you?
Tell us what happened. A solicitor will take the details and tell you whether it is worth investigating.