Burns Nowlan Solicitors Newbridge
Burns Nowlan Solicitors Newbridge

Medical Negligence

Attending a Doctor hospital or surgeon or other medical professional  is a common feature of every day life. In the vast majority of cases the medical treatment a person receives will be of the highest standard and an illness will be diagnosed properly and the correct treatment prescribed.

However in certain cases mistakes in diagnosis and treatment  do occur and as a result a patient can often suffer severe personal injuries loss and damage. If a person does suffer as a result of such a mistake a claim for medical negligence may arise. Medical negligence cases may be pursued in instances such as the following :-

  1. Misdiagnosis.
  2. Delays in diagnosis and/or treatment.
  3. Errors arising during surgery.
  4. Injuries to an expectant mother during child birth.
  5. Babies injured during birth procedures – for example Cerebal Palsy
  6. Injuries arising from the administration of anaesthetics.
  7. Complications arising from cosmetic surgery.

It is important however to note that the level of proof required to successfully establish a finding of medical negligence is extremely high. The mere fact that an injury occurred as a result of a medical procedure or diagnosis is not in itself sufficient to obtain a finding in a patients favour.

It is for this reason that the choice of your Solicitor in pursuing such a claim is extremely important. 

We at Burns Nowlan have been involved in many successful Medical Negligence cases in which clients secure compensation for the injuries suffered by them. In addition we can draw on the professional opinion and advice of a number of Medical Experts and surgeons form Canada Australia and England with whom we have previously worked. It is the assistance guidance and advice from these Medical Experts in what is often a very traumatic and difficult time for a client which is often crucial in the success of a medical negligence claim.

For further advice and assistance please contact Ann Nowlan who will be able to discuss with you how best to proceed. 

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