Surgical Injury Claims
Surgical Injury Claims Ireland: Expert Surgical Medical Negligence Solicitors
If you have suffered injury or illness as a result of an error by a surgeon, you may be entitled to compensation. Surgical negligence claims arise when medical errors occur during or after surgery. Examples of surgical negligence include:
- Organ Perforation During Surgery
- Surgical Nerve Damage
- Retained Surgical Instruments
- Wrong Surgical Procedure
- Post-Operative Infection (Negligence)
Surgical Injury Claims: FAQs
Surgical medical negligence happens when a surgeon or surgical team makes a mistake during an operation or surgical procedure that a reasonably competent surgeon would not have made, resulting in injury or harm to the patient.
Any type of surgery can be involved, but common examples include:
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Cosmetic surgery
- General surgery
- Cardiac surgery
Common errors include:
- Wrong-site surgery
- Damage to organs or nerves
- Leaving surgical instruments inside the body
- Infection
Long-term effects can include:
- Chronic pain
- Disability
- Need for further surgery
- Emotional distress
Compensation is based on the severity and duration of the injury, the impact on the patient’s life, and the costs and expenses associated with treatment, care and loss of earnings.
