Surgical Errors
Surgical Error Negligence Claims
Surgical errors can result in Medical Negligence claims. The most common reasons for taking a Surgical (Medical Negligence) claim are:
- Lack of Informed Consent
- Delayed diagnosis resulting in delayed surgery
- Misdiagnosis resulting in delayed surgery
- Misdiagnosis resulting in inappropriate or unnecessary surgery
- Surgical complications
- Anaesthetic complications
- Post-operative complications
The standard of surgery in Ireland is generally very high and new techniques are being introduced all the time, bringing advantages for both patients and doctors; however sometimes surgery goes wrong resulting in both short and long-term problems.
Surgical errors may occur in the following areas:
- General surgery
- Keyhole surgery e.g. laparoscopic surgery
- Renal surgery i.e. kidney and bladder surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery i.e. heart and lung surgery
- Cardiology e.g. Angiogram procedures
- Vascular surgery i.e. surgery in relation to arteries and veins; angiography
- Gastrointestinal surgery i.e. stomach and bowel surgery
- Colorectal surgery i.e. bowel and rectal surgery
- ENT surgery i.e. ear nose and throat surgery
- Cosmetic surgery i.e. plastic surgery
- Neurosurgery i.e. brain and spinal surgery
- Obstetric surgery e.g. caesarean section
- Gynaecology e.g. hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair surgery
- Ophthalmology i.e. eye surgery e.g. laser eye surgery
- Orthopaedics e.g. bone fractures; joint replacements (implants); arthroscopy
- Paediatric surgery i.e. Surgery in relation to children
If you have suffered as a result of a surgical error then it is important that you seek legal advice and we will assist you to determine whether you have a legal claim.
Time Limit- Statute of Limitations:
The time limit imposed for submitting a claim in relation to medical negligence (surgical error) is within 2 years from the date of the injury or 2 years from the date of knowledge of the injury.
Making a claim
If you feel you have a legal claim relating to a Surgical Error, please contact Malcomson Law by calling 01 8744422 or by filling out an Online Enquiry Form. A solicitor who specialises in Medical Negligence will contact you to advise you of your legal rights and entitlements.
When you consult Malcomson Law, we will give you free advice on medical negligence law. We will help you find out whether you have a good case, how to go about making a claim, and the potential value of your claim. This free consultation does not put you under an obligation. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further, you won't be charged for the initial advice.