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Medical negligence, sometimes referred to as clinical negligence or medical malpractice, arises when a healthcare professional fails to provide care that meets the recognised standards of the medical profession.
While the vast majority of Health Service Executive (HSE) medical staff work hard to deliver safe and effective treatment, mistakes can and do happen.
These mistakes can result in significant harm, including long-term injury or, in some cases, death.
Accepting that errors can occur within the HSE is the first step in ensuring accountability and improving patient safety. In many instances, the next stage involves initiating a medical negligence claim against the HSE.
The Health Service Executive, or HSE, is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system. Known in Gaeilge as Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, it has been responsible for providing health and social care services across the country since it was set up in January 2005.
Taking legal action against the HSE for medical negligence is rarely straightforward. These cases can be lengthy and require detailed medical and legal examination. If you believe that your injury or illness was caused by substandard care within the HSE, you are entitled to explore a claim.
Such claims are not only about securing justice for those affected, but they can also highlight wider issues within the system, prompting improvements that help protect future patients.
To learn more about this, read: The wider societal impact of medical negligence litigation.
Because of how complex these cases can be, selecting the right solicitor is essential.
A solicitor with proven experience in medical negligence claims will be best placed to guide you through the process. We suggest looking for firms that publish detailed case studies and genuine client feedback as both are good indicators of a solicitor’s track record.
You can explore some of our own case outcomes by visiting Medical Negligence Success Stories.
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At Augustus Cullen Law, we act for individuals who have been let down by the healthcare system. While we are a full-service firm, we are widely recognised for our expertise in medical negligence, with a long-standing reputation for achieving strong results in complex cases.
Our medical negligence solicitors even acted in the case that is now applied to every medical negligence case. The case of Dunne v The National Maternity Hospital 1989 was the landmark case which laid down and established the principles of medical negligence law in Ireland.
Our team aims to handle each claim with care and precision, minimising stress and uncertainty so you can concentrate on your recovery while we focus on securing the outcome you deserve.
There is a strict prohibition on advertising No Win No Fee claims which means we cannot publicly state whether we offer No Win No Fee as one of the many case funding options available. You can learn more about this by reading our guide: ‘No Win No Fee’ in Ireland explained.
However, we can explain what funding options are available to you during your initial consultation with a solicitor.
You have a two-year window from the date of the medical negligence to begin legal proceedings. However, there are certain circumstances that may alter the start date.
To learn more about the limitation period and the exceptions, visit: How long do I have to make a medical negligence claim?
If you believe you’ve suffered harm due to negligent care within the HSE in the past two years, Augustus Cullen Law is here to support you. Contact Us for an initial conversation or visit Medical Negligence Claims to learn more about how we can assist.
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