Blood Transfusion Compensation Claims

A Blood transfusion most commonly occurs when a person has lost blood due to an accident or during surgery. People may also require a blood transfusion due to medical conditions that affect their blood. The vast majority of blood transfusion procedures pass successfully and without any issue, however, there are rare instances where the blood product used is either contaminated or the wrong blood type for the patient. Those who are unfortunate to experience one of these rare accidents may suffer from long-term, life-changing conditions. If you have suffered due to a blood transfusion, you may be able to bring a claim for compensation against the negligent healthcare provider that treated you. On this page, you will find general information to consider before making your claim, together with details of how our team can help you.

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Helpful Information

Here at McCarthy + Co, we have many years of experience dealing with a wide variety of medical negligence cases including blood transfusion claims. When you contact our solicitors to discuss your experience, we can help you quickly ascertain if you have a case against the negligent party and the likely compensation that you might be awarded, should you win.

Bringing a Blood Transfusion Compensation Claim

If you have received negligent treatment during a blood transfusion, our solicitors should be able to help you to win the compensation you deserve. Scenarios, where we are highly likely to be able to assist you, include the following.

You were given the wrong blood type
You were treated with contaminated blood and contracted Hepatitis A, B or C or HIV as a result
You were given a blood transfusion without your consent
You were given a blood transfusion in error

There are extremely high standards set for the manufacturers and suppliers of blood products. It is their duty to ensure that contaminated products do not reach hospitals for use on patients. Equally, hospitals also have a duty of care towards patients, ensuring that they make the correct decisions and apply appropriate treatment options. If either healthcare suppliers, clinics, or hospitals fail in their duty, you are likely to have a case against them. Contact our expert medical negligence team today for further advice.

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Useful Resources

Some links relating to blood transfusions that you may find useful.

EMed – Ireland Blood Transfusion Advice
Give Blood – Irish Blood Transfusion Service
HSE – General Information on Blood Transfusions

Start Your Blood Transfusion Negligence Claim

If you have suffered due to negligent medical treatment and would like further advice on bringing a blood transfusion claim, contact our solicitors today to make a start on your claim or gather more information. Call us on 1800 390 555 and an experienced member of staff will discuss your situation and potential next steps. You can also email on info@mccarthy.ie and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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About McCarthy + Co

With more than 30 years of experience, McCarthy + Co. has brought many successful medical negligence claims against negligent healthcare providers including those that have carried out contaminated blood transfusions. We are a family-run business, and we pride ourselves on offering honest, impartial, and helpful advice.

Our offices are based in Dublin and Cork, but we work with clients throughout Ireland in locations ranging from Galway to Waterford. You can count on us for legal advice, guidance, and assistance on any form of personal injury.

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Beginning his academic journey at UCC, Flor furthered his education with a master’s degree in law from UCD. After gaining valuable experience as a solicitor in Dublin, the allure of home and the family brought him back to West Cork to contribute his expertise to the family business.
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John McCarthy is a seasoned solicitor with almost 20 years of experience, specialises in personal injury and medical negligence claims, focusing particularly on high-value compensation cases. His extensive litigation experience spans Circuit Court, High Court and Supreme Court levels.

John's practice involves a diverse range of cases, from personal injury and wrongful death to property damage, defective products, professional negligence and judicial reviews.
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