Types of medical negligence claims
We are committed to and not afraid of fighting meritorious cases no matter how difficult and complex. We are interested in making a genuine difference to real people who need help and who have been injured by the deficiencies in our health system.
Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injury Claims
Cerebral Palsy is essentially a disorder of motor function caused by an acquired defect or injury to the developing brain. This disorder usually exhibits itself as abnormal muscle tone, contraction and strength. It is possible for the developing brain to be injured by different insults at different times and it is worth noting that only a small number of children found to have Cerebral Palsy will have this disability as a result of the negligent management of their mother’s pregnancy,...
GP Claims
A GP will generally have a life-long and trusted relationship with the patient and is most often the doctor to whom a patient first attends in order to assess a problem.
Acquired Brain Injury Claims
In the context of medical negligence litigation, acquired brain injuries refer to brain injuries which occur, but which could have been prevented or at least significantly reduced if competent medical care had been provided.
Oncology & Cancer Claims
In the developed world as many as 1 in 3 people will develop some form of cancer at some point in their lifetime and this disease remains one of the greatest causes of mortality in the developed world.
Gynaecological & Obstetric Injury Claims
Gynaecological injuries can occur during procedures such as hysterectomies, oophorectomies, laparoscopic salpingectomies and result in injuries such as bladder perforation, vesico-vaginal fistula, and perforated bowel.
Defective Medical Products Claims
Those who manufacture or administer medical products have clear responsibilities to patients - including a duty to ensure that their products will be effective and have as few side-effects as possible. When those responsibilities are neglected, defective medical equipment can have a serious impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Brachial Plexus & Erbs Palsy Injuries
A brachial plexus injury is an injury to a bundle of nerves contained in the neck. These nerves govern the movement of the arm and a brachial plexus injury will result in a neurological impairment in the arm otherwise known as erbs palsy. It has long term implications for child and parents alike as the damage is irreparable and will necessitate further surgical interventions as the child grows up together with long term aids and appliance needs.
Eye Related Claims
Augustus Cullen Law has specialist knowledge and experience of cases involving eye surgery. Advances in ophthalmic technology and laser eye surgery in particular have improved thousands of people’s eyesight in recent years.
Accident & Emergency Claims
These claims arise from improper care provided in an accident and emergency department. Sub-standard care in an accident and emergency department can cause catastrophic injuries and mistakes made can have a devastating effect on the patient and his/her family.
Fatal Injury claims and Inquests
Where a person dies as a result of the wrongful act of another, in certain circumstances an action can be pursued against that wrongdoer. This type of action is known as a “Fatal Injury Action” and has a statutory basis in Part IV of the Civil Liability Act, 1961.
General Medical Problems
General medicine is the branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organs. Physicians practising such medicine deal only with adults and seek to treat illnesses with methods other than surgery.
Dental Injury Claims
Dental treatment can be daunting and unpleasant. Problems can arise during the course of this treatment which may be as a result of recognised complications or possibly caused as a result of negligence.
General Surgery Claims
Despite the standard of surgery in Ireland being very high and the fact that there are certain risks associated with it, surgery can go wrong resulting in a patient being injured or even dying (see Fatal Injury Claims).
Spinal Injury Claims
In Ireland on average one person every week sustains a spinal cord injury which can be as a result of medical negligence from treatment or surgery, a road traffic accident, or sporting injuries.
Cosmetic Surgery Claims
Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery which aims to improve one’s aesthetic appearance. Unfortunately, this is an area of medicine which lacks any proper regulation in Ireland.
Narcolepsy Claims
Augustus Cullen Law LLP. are currently pursuing claims for substantial compensation for a large number of children and adults who developed narcolepsy shortly after being vaccinated with Pandemrix in response to the Swine flu (H1N1) virus.
Hospital Acquired Infection Claims
Hospital Acquired Infections or Healthcare Associated Infections are defined as infections not present and without evidence of incubation at the time of admission to a healthcare setting.
Inquests
Where a coroner is informed that the body of a deceased person is lying within his district, it shall be the duty of the coroner under law to hold an inquest in relation to the death of that person if he is of opinion that the death may have occurred in a violent or unnatural manner, or suddenly and from unknown causes.
Psychiatric Injuries
The Courts in Ireland have long recognised that an injury can be suffered that results in a disorder of the mind as opposed to a physical manifestation. These injuries are often called psychiatric injuries or, more commonly, nervous shock type injuries. Examples of a nervous shock injury would be post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder or clinical depression. The Courts in Ireland recognise that a person is entitled to damages if it can be established that there was negligence on the...
