Medical Negligence Solicitors Dublin | Harringtons LLP

Medical negligence claims can be legally and medically complex. A poor outcome does not by itself establish negligence; a claim requires careful examination of the treatment provided, the relevant medical evidence, causation and the loss said to have resulted. David Harrington is responsible for the firm’s medical negligence practice.

Understanding what happened

A useful first step is to prepare a clear chronology of the treatment, identify the hospitals or practitioners involved and gather correspondence already in your possession. The legal assessment must be based on the actual medical records and the circumstances of the treatment.

Medical records and expert evidence

Medical negligence cases commonly require the relevant records to be obtained and reviewed. Independent expert opinion may be necessary to consider whether the care fell below the appropriate standard and whether any failing caused the injury complained of.

Causation matters

It is not enough to identify a possible error. A viable claim generally also requires evidence connecting the alleged negligence to the injury or additional harm. This can be one of the most important and technically demanding parts of a medical negligence case.

Assessing loss and future needs

Where negligence and causation can be established, the consequences may include pain and suffering, treatment costs, loss of earnings, care requirements or future medical needs. The evidence required depends on the individual circumstances.

Advice from Harringtons LLP

David Harrington is responsible for the firm’s medical negligence and civil litigation work. We can review the initial information, explain what further evidence may be required and advise on the appropriate next steps.

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