Medical Negligence Solicitors Dublin

What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care expected within their field, and that failure directly causes harm to a patient. When you entrust your health to doctors, surgeons, or hospitals, you have a legal right to expect a reasonable standard of treatment.

If that standard is not met and you suffer harm as a result, you may be entitled to pursue a medical negligence claim. Gary Matthews Solicitors has deep expertise in this complex area of law and has successfully represented many clients who were let down by those responsible for their care.

Types of Medical Negligence We Handle

• Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious condition
• Delayed diagnosis leading to a worsening of condition
• Surgical errors and post-operative complications
• Anaesthesia errors during medical procedures
• Birth injuries to mother or baby (obstetric negligence)
• Medication errors and incorrect prescriptions
• Failures in follow-up care and monitoring
• Hospital-acquired infections due to inadequate hygiene
• Negligent dental treatment causing injury
• Cosmetic surgery complications arising from negligence

Proving Your Claim

To succeed in a medical negligence claim, three elements must be established:

• Duty of care — the healthcare provider owed you a duty to deliver competent medical treatment
• Breach of duty — the care provided fell below the accepted professional standard
• Causation — the breach directly caused or materially contributed to your harm

These cases require careful investigation and independent expert medical opinion. Our solicitors manage this entire process on your behalf — sourcing the right experts, reviewing all records, and constructing the strongest possible case.

Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims

In Ireland, the statute of limitations for medical negligence is two years from the date of knowledge — that is, from when you became aware, or reasonably should have become aware, that negligence occurred. Given the complexity of establishing this date, it is essential to seek legal advice as early as possible to protect your right to claim.

What Compensation Can I Receive?

• General damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity of life
• Ongoing medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation costs
• Loss of earnings and reduced future earning capacity
• Care and personal assistance costs if required
• Psychological harm including PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life and, where relevant, reduced life expectancy

Frequently Asked Questions