Medical Negligence

The outcome of a recent High Court judgment will likely shape how some medical negligence and personal injury cases are managed in the years ahead.

Medication-related harm can be distressing and confusing, and it is not always obvious whether what happened was avoidable.

Understand what expert witnesses do, why they play such an important role in negligence cases, and the duties they owe to the court.

The process is not always straightforward, particularly because general practice in Ireland sits somewhere between public and private healthcare.

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can place both mother and baby at risk.

Analysis by the State Claims Agency found that 79% of diagnosis incidents were reported as delayed diagnosis.

Currently, there is no court-approved standing panel of medical experts for clinical negligence cases in Ireland.

The proposed legislation forms part of a wider programme of patient safety reform aimed at strengthening oversight and accountability.

One of the most significant developments under the National Open Disclosure Framework is the introduction of formal annual reporting requirements.

Learn how orthopaedic errors lead to medical negligence claims, the legal tests involved, and what to expect when pursuing a case.

Robotic surgery involves both medical professionals and complex technology, so it falls under several overlapping areas of regulation in Ireland.

The discussion around pre-action protocols has gained fresh momentum in 2025, including coordinated activity by the Medical Protection Society.

Secondary victims in medical negligence are close relatives who suffer a recognised psychiatric injury after witnessing a patient’s injury or death, or encountering the immediate aftermath.

The BBC’s investigation has confirmed serious concerns about Zimmer Biomet’s NexGen knee replacement implant.

The Programme for Government 2025 has included a commitment to create a court supervised, mediation-based process dedicated to neonatal brain injury claims.

The introduction of the new Practice Directions is expected to bring about a more disciplined and efficient approach to clinical negligence litigation.

Practising medicine without a licence poses serious risks to patients, as there is no professional oversight. Our short guide explains how to bring a claim in these circumstances.

More than 2,200 families across Ireland have been notified that their children’s hip surgeries are under review.

Complications following laser eye surgery include dry eyes, visual distortions, and night vision problems. In this article, we explore the avenues for seeking compensation.

HIE is a serious birth injury that can have lifelong consequences for affected children and their families. Our short guide provides legal guidance for parents.