medical malpractice

Gatling

Anybody happen to know anything on the subject and or taking action against a doctor ,mainly misdiagnosis leading to further health issues

NoQuarter

Gatling wrote: »

Anybody happen to know anything on the subject and or taking action against a doctor ,mainly misdiagnosis leading to further health issues

Yeah, theres a load of solicitors who know all about it.

Gatling

Wow that was quick shame about the writ oh wit boom boom

Kristopherus

Have a look at your local Golden Pages and you'll find plenty of vultures willing to help, and relieve you of your shekels;).

ResearchWill

Gatling wrote: »

Wow that was quick shame about the writ oh wit boom boom

The point is this area of law is in fact very difficult, a lot of Solicitors and barristers don't do it as it requires 2 important things 1 experience and 2 money. The experience it knowing the experts who will be required and the money because those experts charge a fortune.

If you are looking for a solicitor google the issue and see if the same solicitors names pop up all the time.

olcod

Don't use a solicitor from the same town/city as the doctors/hospital your sueing

Gatling

Thanks ResearchWill, thought someone might have had some time experience with medical legal complaint's was thinking along the the lines of your suggestion money and experience

Tom Young

No legal advice.

Gatling

Tom Young wrote: »

No legal advice.

Not seeking legal advice(realized should have stated in original post) per say more the process of where to start

Tom Young

Answer: Seek legal advice.

nuac

I agree with ResearchWill.

You need the right medical expert. Will hav e to be outside ROI/NI. ( Irish medics will not get involved in another Irish medic's case ). There are UK medics who circulate or advertise their availability for med neg cases. Some good, some not. You need to talk about experts to a solicitor who has med neg experience. Your usual solicitor may be able to put you in touch with some solicitor who does med neg.

The expert will advise on what further information you need from the hospital and doctors, and report on same. Then assuming report indicates there is negligence and or breach of duty, off you go. Watch the time limits.

NB Some large awards are referred to in the media. Many such cases fail, or are withdrawn

NamelessPhil

There is also the medical negligence unit of the legal aid board.

Indo404

http://www.solicitorwaterford.com/#!medical-negligence/c1zkp

Pat Mustard

OP,

For various reasons, medical negligence cases are not entered into lightly.

Also, for various reasons, it can take quite a lot of time to gather all of the relevant evidence and medical report(s) which will assist the solicitor and counsel in properly advising the client in relation to a potential medical negligence case.

Considering the length of time that may be involved, it is better to take advice sooner rather than later.

Carawaystick

At the very least, the sale of goods and supply of services act should refund you fees paid, which is small beans, but something

valleyoftheunos

OP

When it comes to Medical negligence or malpractice the standard of negligence you would have to prove is very high, a mistake made by the Doctor is not enough.

Find a solicitor who has experience of this area, a simple google search should turn up a few. an experienced solicitor wil be able to tell you quickly if you have a claim or not.

Gatling

Thanks for all the advice lads ,I've been offered the services of a barrister to to go over the details of my complaint ,so hopefully something comes of it