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Medical Negligence Solicitor

Local Solicitor have a Medical Negligence Solicitor that provides advice on all types of medical injury claims. Medical negligence occurs where an individual sustains personal injury because of an error made by a medical professional. Medical negligence claims can occur under different circumstances. Some examples of medical negligence include an error occurring during surgery, misdiagnosis, a medical practitioner causes injury, or a medical practitioner fails notice an illness or medical need.

If you believe that you have suffered because of medical negligence you may be entitled to a medical negligence claim. To be eligible for a medical negligence claim, the following circumstances must be proven.

  • a doctor-patient relationship existed,
  • negligence.

Local Solicitor will need an independent medical expert review. The independent medical expert will analyse your case, medical records, and actions of the doctor to show that the doctor’s negligence ‘more likely than not’ caused the injury. They will determine whether you have been subject to sub-standard medical care. They will either confirm or deny that

if they had carried out the same actions that, in their opinion, they could have avoided your injury or illness.

Medical negligence is a complex area of law and cases can run for a number of years before concluding. This is increasingly the case where the medical professional does not accept liability and fully defends the proceedings with a full legal team. Other factors delaying settlement include obtaining the relevant records from the medical professional, obtaining a report from the medico legal expert and the trial itself.

It is important to note that in a contentious matter, such as a medical negligence claim, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage of or proportion of any award or settlement.

Medical negligence claims can occur under different circumstances. Some examples of medical negligence include:

  • During surgery where there is an error.
  • A misdiagnosed patient.
  • Medical practitioner fails to act, notice an illness or medical need.
  • Medical care is below the standard expected from a medical practitioner.
  • A medical practitioner causes injury, loss of quality of life, or in some cases, leading to death.

Medical practitioners that may be attributed to the negligence of various injuries and illnesses are:

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Medical Consultants
  • Surgeons
  • Plastic Surgeons
  • Physiotherapists
  • Opticians
  • Dentists
  • Psychologists
  • Lab Technicians

The list can also include various members of a medical facility.

For a medical negligence claim to occur the injury or illness should have been ‘avoidable’ provided the proper level of medical care had been administered.

To find out if you qualify for a medical negligence claim, contact us to tell us about your case.

Please contact Local Solicitor if you require any further information on our Medical Negligence Solicitor. The telephone number for Local Solicitor is 01 8438138. If you need to get involved in a set of legal proceedings Local Solicitor is in your corner to help you through the process.

The information contained in this website is an overview and explanation of the general process. It is not to be taken as legal advice. Please consult Local Solicitor for legal advice. If you need to get involved in a process Local Solicitor is in your corner to help you through the process. You can contact Local Solicitor by telephoning 01 8438138.