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Surgical & Procedural Negligence Claims

"Never events", technical execution failures, and informed-consent breaches.

  • Independent medical expert evidence where required
  • Clear written costs information before you proceed
  • Strict time limits apply. Early advice is important
  • Clinical negligence claims are generally outside the Injuries Resolution Board process
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About Surgical Negligence claims in Ireland

Surgical negligence claims fall into two groups. The first is \"Never Events\" (wrong-site surgery, wrong-procedure surgery, retained foreign objects). The second turns on the technical execution of the procedure itself: bile duct injuries during gallbladder surgery, ERCP complications, ureteric injuries during pelvic surgery, nerve injuries from injection or nerve block, diathermy burns, mismanaged spinal fusion, cataract and laser eye complications, and oral and maxillofacial surgical errors. A separate strand concerns informed consent. Below are the specific claim types we investigate within this category.

Claim types in this category

Bile Duct Injury after Gallbladder Surgery Claims

Undergoing surgery to remove a gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in Ireland.

Cataract Surgery Complication Claims

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in Ireland.

Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Negligence Claims

Undergoing an internal examination, such as an endoscopy or colonoscopy, requires a great deal of trust in your medical team.

ERCP Procedure Injury Claims

When you undergo a medical procedure, you place a significant amount of trust in your clinical team.

Laser Eye (LASIK/PRK) Surgery Negligence Claims

Vision is perhaps our most precious sense, and the decision to undergo elective surgery to correct it is rarely taken lightly.

Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery Negligence Claims

Undergoing surgery on your face, jaw, or mouth requires a tremendous amount of trust in your surgical team.

Nerve Block / Injection Nerve Injury Claims

Medical injections and nerve blocks are a fundamental part of healthcare in Ireland.

Retained Surgical Instrument / Foreign Object Claims (Never Event)

When you undergo surgery, you place an immense amount of trust in your surgical team.

Spinal Fusion / Instrumentation Surgery Negligence Claims

Spinal fusion is a major surgical procedure designed to stop motion at a painful vertebral segment, decreasing pain generated from the joint.

Surgical Burns & Diathermy Injury Claims

Patients place an immense amount of trust in surgical teams.

Ureteric Injury during Pelvic Surgery Claims

Undergoing pelvic surgery is a significant event for any patient.

Wrong-Site or Wrong-Procedure Surgery Claims (Never Event)

Entrusting your health to a surgical team requires immense faith.

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