O’Hanrahan & Company Solicitors have represented plaintiffs in medical negligence actions for many years. 

 

Medical negligence arises where a medical professional fails to act in accordance with the generally accepted practice in their particular medical field This failure may take many forms, such as: 

 

• Misdiagnosis 

• Delayed diagnosis 

• Failure to communicate all of the risks associated with a medical procedure (consent)

• Error in treatment 

• Problematic childbirth

• Failure to follow up with the patient for further treatment or review

 

The process for initiating a Medical Negligence action is similar to a Personal Injuries case. An application must first be sent to the PIAB explaining your injuries and the relevant parties must receive notice. Where a PIAB assessment is declined by either the applicant or the respondent, a court authorisation is issued to the solicitor which allows the case to be taken to court.

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Medical Negligence actions often require specialist reports from consultants, professors and doctors who are leaders in their fields. This is so that you can demonstrate a failure in the standard of care delivered to you and have the best chance of success in your case. O'Hanrahan & Company have particular expertise in this field and can advise you on how best to deal with such matters.

 

If you suffer injury, whether physical or psychological, as a result of medical negligence, please contact us without delay for a consultation. We are here to help and guide you through the legal system and obtain the best outcome possible.

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