Surgical procedures which were unthinkable even ten years ago are now routinely provided, performed allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. While advances in medicine are welcome, surgery always carries risk — and sometimes, mistakes occur.
At Lavelle Partners, our award-winning Medical Negligence solicitors in Dublin have decades of experience supporting clients who have suffered due to surgical negligence. We listen with empathy, provide clear advice and manage the claims process on your behalf with the goal of securing fair compensation.
What is Surgical Negligence?
Surgical negligence occurs when a surgeon, anaesthetist or other healthcare professional provides care that falls below an acceptable standard, resulting in harm to the patient.
Surgical error can occur in a range of medical settings and may include:
Performing surgery on the incorrect part of the body or patient
Unnecessary damage caused during surgery
Lack of care
Failure to effectively control blood loss
Leaving foreign objects inside the body
Nerve damage
Perforation of organs
Poorly administered anaesthesia
Infection
Failure to follow recommended practice
Operating when it is not safe to do so – e.g. when the surgeon is tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Incorrect medication (type or dose)
It is important to distinguish between adverse outcomes or events during surgery due to negligence, and those that may occur due to the nature and complexity of the operation. As such, not every surgery during which there is a problem will be classified as negligence.
If you are unsure whether your case, or that of a family member or loved one, constitutes negligence by a surgeon, please contact one of our specialist surgery negligence solicitors today. We will take the time to listen to the details of your concerns in a respectful and caring manner and provide an open and honest assessment of whether you might be able to bring a claim for recourse.
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