About Surgical Negligence claims in Ireland
Surgical negligence claims fall into two groups. The first is \"Never Events\" (wrong-site surgery, wrong-procedure surgery, retained foreign objects). The second turns on the technical execution of the procedure itself: bile duct injuries during gallbladder surgery, ERCP complications, ureteric injuries during pelvic surgery, nerve injuries from injection or nerve block, diathermy burns, mismanaged spinal fusion, cataract and laser eye complications, and oral and maxillofacial surgical errors. A separate strand concerns informed consent. Below are the specific claim types we investigate within this category.
Claim types in this category
Anaesthetic Negligence Claims
Claims arising from anaesthetic errors before, during or after surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Malpractice Claims
Claims for patients harmed by negligent weight-loss surgery or aftercare.
Bile Duct Injury after Gallbladder Surgery Claims
Undergoing surgery to remove a gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in Ireland.
Cataract Surgery Complication Claims
Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in Ireland.
Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
4% rise in prevalence.
Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Negligence Claims
Undergoing an internal examination, such as an endoscopy or colonoscopy, requires a great deal of trust in your medical team.
ERCP Procedure Injury Claims
When you undergo a medical procedure, you place a significant amount of trust in your clinical team.
General Surgery Claims
Surgical standards in Ireland are very high, but surgery can still go wrong, leaving a patient injured or, in the most serious cases, dying.
Laparoscopic Surgery Claims
Laparoscopic surgery is generally seen as a safer and less invasive option compared to open procedures, offering patients quicker recovery times and fewer complications.
Laser Eye (LASIK/PRK) Surgery Negligence Claims
Vision is perhaps our most precious sense, and the decision to undergo elective surgery to correct it is rarely taken lightly.
Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery Negligence Claims
Undergoing surgery on your face, jaw, or mouth requires a tremendous amount of trust in your surgical team.
Nerve Block / Injection Nerve Injury Claims
Medical injections and nerve blocks are a fundamental part of healthcare in Ireland.
Neurosurgery Negligence Claims
Coping with a brain injury is not only physically and emotionally exhausting but also financially overwhelming.
Orthopaedic Surgery Claims
Orthopaedic surgery in Ireland faces critical challenges.
Retained Surgical Instrument / Foreign Object Claims (Never Event)
When you undergo surgery, you place an immense amount of trust in your surgical team.
Spinal Fusion / Instrumentation Surgery Negligence Claims
Spinal fusion is a major surgical procedure designed to stop motion at a painful vertebral segment, decreasing pain generated from the joint.
Surgical Burns & Diathermy Injury Claims
Patients place an immense amount of trust in surgical teams.
Surgical Negligence Claims
Surgical procedures are meant to relieve pain, restore health, and improve quality of life, but when surgical negligence occurs, it can have the opposite effect,prolonging pain and causing lasting harm.
Ureteric Injury during Pelvic Surgery Claims
Undergoing pelvic surgery is a significant event for any patient.
Vaginal Mesh Claims
For women who have already faced the distress of conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, vaginal mesh implants often seem like a solution.
Wrong-Site or Wrong-Procedure Surgery Claims (Never Event)
Entrusting your health to a surgical team requires immense faith.
