About Hospital Care & Process Failures claims in Ireland
Examples of care-setting issues that may require legal and medical review include triage protocols not followed in the emergency department, National Early Warning Score (NEWS) not acted upon as a patient deteriorated, handovers between shifts where critical information was lost, out-of-hours GP services not arranging appropriate follow-up, telemedicine consultations conducted without adequate examination, ambulance response delays, and falls in hospital where prevention measures were not in place. Below are the specific claim types we investigate within this category.
Claim types in this category
Ambulance Service & Paramedic Negligence Claims
When you call for emergency help, you assume that the ambulance service will arrive promptly, assess you accurately, and deliver you safely to the
Communication & Handover Failures Claims
Modern healthcare is a complex environment where patient safety relies heavily on the seamless transfer of information.
Failure to Monitor & Escalate Deteriorating Patient (NEWS/EWS) Claims
When you or a loved one are admitted to hospital, you place your trust in the hands of the medical team.
Hospital Falls & Falls-Prevention Failures Claims
Entrusting a loved one to the care of a hospital is an act of faith.
Informed Consent Failures Claims
Trust is the foundation of every relationship between a patient and their doctor.
Out-of-Hours GP & Walk-in Clinic Negligence Claims
When you or a loved one falls ill outside of normal working hours, you rely on out-of-hours GP services and walk-in clinics to provide safe, competent
Telemedicine / Virtual Care Negligence Claims
The rapid shift toward digital healthcare has transformed how medical advice is delivered across Ireland.
Triage Failure & Delayed Triage Claims
The pressure on Emergency Departments (EDs) and Accident & Emergency (A&E) units across Ireland is a well-documented reality.
