Medical Negligence Claims – Ireland
At Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP, our medical negligence solicitors act for individuals and families who have suffered injury as a result of negligent medical treatment.
Whether your concerns relate to a delayed diagnosis, surgical error, delayed diagnosis or failure in patient care, we can investigate the circumstances, review the relevant medical records and advise whether there may be grounds to pursue a medical negligence claim.
Experienced Medical Negligence Solicitors
We advise clients throughout Ireland from our offices in Dublin, Naas, Maynooth and Portlaoise. We represent individuals and families who have suffered injury as a result of negligent medical treatment and provide advice on all aspects of medical negligence claims.
Our medical negligence solicitors regularly advise on claims involving:
- Delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries and maternity care claims
- Medication errors
- Failure to investigate symptoms
- Delays in treatment
- Hospital and healthcare provider negligence.
Consultations can take place in person, by telephone or remotely.
How Medical Negligence Is Proven
To bring a successful medical negligence claim, it is necessary to show that the treatment, diagnosis or care you received fell below an acceptable standard and that this resulted in injury or harm.
To bring a medical negligence claim, it is usually necessary to show that a mistake was made during your treatment and that the mistake caused you injury.
This may involve establishing that:
- The treatment, diagnosis or care you received fell below the standard expected of a healthcare professional; and
- As a result, you suffered injury, illness or additional complications.
Medical negligence claims often require an independent medical expert to review the treatment you received and provide an opinion on whether negligence occurred.
The Importance of Medical Evidence
Medical negligence claims will usually require an independent medical professional to review the treatment you received and provide an opinion on whether the standard of care fell below what would reasonably be expected.
The medical professional will assess the relevant records and consider whether the treatment, diagnosis or care provided was inadequate and whether this may have resulted in avoidable harm.
An independent medical opinion is often an important step in establishing whether there are grounds to pursue a medical negligence claim. Our medical negligence solicitors regularly work with leading consultants and specialists across a wide range of disciplines when investigating claims on behalf of clients.
How to Start a Medical Negligence Claim
If you are concerned about the treatment you received, the first step is to get legal advice and review the circumstances surrounding your care.
When investigating a potential claim, we will typically:
- Take a detailed statement from you
- Obtain your hospital and GP records
- Review the available medical documentation
- Identify issues requiring further investigation
- Request an opinion from an independent medical expert
- Advise whether there are grounds to pursue a claim.
Gathering a complete set of medical records is often a necessary part of the process, particularly where treatment has been provided by multiple healthcare professionals or medical institutions.
Why Choose Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP?
Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP has represented clients in personal injury and medical negligence claims for more than 40 years.
Reasons clients choose our firm include:
- Offices in Dublin, Naas, Maynooth and Portlaoise
- Representation of clients throughout County Kildare and across Ireland
- Access to independent medical specialists
- Experience in handling complex medical negligence claims
- Consultations available in person, by telephone and remotely
Every medical negligence case is assessed on its own facts, medical records and expert evidence.
Speak to a Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor
Specialist solicitors are best placed to give you legal advice on liability, the appropriate defendants, the statute of limitations and your appropriate compensation.
Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims
Strict time limits apply to medical negligence claims in Ireland. In most cases, a claim must be brought within two years less one day of becoming aware that negligent treatment may have caused your injury.
As the rules can be complex, particularly in delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis cases, it is important not to assume that you are out of time to bring a claim.
‘No Win, No Fee’ in Ireland Explained
Many clients are understandably concerned about the cost of bringing a medical negligence claim.
Due to solicitor advertising regulations in Ireland, we cannot publicly state whether specific claim funding arrangements are available. However, we can discuss the funding options that may apply to your case during an initial consultation.
For further information, please read our guide: ‘No Win, No Fee’ in Ireland Explained.
Contact Our Medical Negligence Solicitors
If you believe you have suffered injury as a result of negligent medical treatment, contact our medical negligence solicitors to discuss your circumstances.
During an initial consultation, we can discuss the treatment you received, answer any questions you may have and explain the steps involved in investigating a potential claim.
Where appropriate, we can obtain and review your medical records, seek independent expert medical evidence and advise whether there may be grounds to pursue a medical negligence claim.
In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
SOLICITORS IN IRELAND
Solicitors in Naas
Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP has been situated in Naas since 1979, servicing the entire Kildare region including, Sallins,Leixlip, Kildare Town, Clane, Kilcullen, Newbridge,Blessington, Kilcock and Athy. All of Kildare’s Circuit Court litigation cases are heard at Naas Courthouse, so it is essential that our personal injury, medical negligence and family law solicitors are located in the heart of Naas. For our conveyancing and property practice, this also means we are adjacent to the Naas branches of all of Ireland’s pillar banks.
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
Solicitors in Dublin
Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP has a strong client base in Dublin, having operated from our Dublin office since 2015. Our association with Dublin has positioned us to advise any clients seeking our services in the Greater Dublin area, including, Rathcoole, Lucan, Tallaght and Clondalkin. We are centrally located in the commercial and litigation district. For our commercial and property clients, Hanahoe & Hanahoe is in close proximity to the Land Registry, the Registry of Deeds and the Probate Office in Dublin 7. For our Dublin solicitors specialising in personal injury, medical negligence, car accidents and family law, our Dublin office is closely located to the Four Courts and Law Library in Dublin 7, as well as the family law courts at Phoenix House, Dublin 7.
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
Solicitors in Maynooth
While Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP has a long history representing clients from Maynooth, we decided to open a branch office on the 1st of February 2021. Over the last five years, we have become one of the leading firms in North Kildare and have rapidly expanded our client base in Maynooth, Kilcock, Leixlip, Celbridge, Lucan, Tallaght and Clondalkin. Our solicitors regularly attend Naas Circuit Court on behalf of Maynooth clients, as well as assisting with conveyancing and property law matters. Countless clients have purchased their homes in Maynooth, with the region offering a variety of education options for families and young adults.
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
Solicitors in Portlaoise
Hanahoe & Hanahoe LLP have serviced Portlaoise and the nearby locations for many years, and recently opened their fourth and newest branch in the Portlaoise town centre. Portlaoise is one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland, and is home to the Portlaoise Circuit and District Court, as well as the Midlands and Portlaoise Prisons. This positions our solicitors to offer a full service, consulting with clients on criminal matters in the prisons, and attending the courthouses regarding personal injury claims, medical negligence claims, family law, and probate and property.
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
Solicitors in Clane
Hanahoe & Hanahaoe LLP opened a second office on Main St. Clane in 2022 where we advise clients on medical negligence & personal injury law, family law, property law, probate and commercial law from Clane, Maynooth and Celbridge Newbridge and the wider North Kildare area.
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
