Orthopaedic Claims

If an orthopaedic procedure has been carried out by a healthcare professional, and this results in an injury to the patient, a claim for medical negligence might arise. This negligence by the doctor / medical consultant usually arises from

• failure or delay to perform an x-ray of a fracture by the treating orthopaedic;
• A failure to detect fractures on x-rays;
• A failure or delay to diagnose and treat a fracture;
• Inadequate repair of a fracture by the orthopaedic;
• Nerve / tendon damage during surgery
• Errors during surgery
• Post-operative infection
• Problem arising following a hip, knee or elbow replacement

The typical orthopaedic injuries we see at Callinan Murphy Solicitors include: –

– Shoulder injuries from poor surgery
– Arm / hand injury from poor surgery
– Leg / foot / ankle injuries from poor surgery
– Hip replacement procedures
– Knee surgery (Knee replacement or other)
– Mismanagement of shoulder injuries
– Back and spine surgery

To prove a case of medical negligence against an Orthopaedic, an expert report is required to prove that the healthcare professional breached the duty of care owed to you. That expert must state that the doctor was negligent in the way he treated you, and that the stated injury has arisen as a direct consequence of that negligence. Often, patients don’t know what to do when this situation occurs to them. We at Callanan Murphy Solicitors have many years’ experience in the area of medical negligence claims in Ireland and have dedicated Solicitors who practice in the area.

If you think you have a claim for Medical Negligence / Medical Malpractice / Clinical Negligence, and want legal advice, please feel free to contact Martin Kerrigan for a consultation. We can offer you the support you need and explain the process of medical negligence claims in Ireland to you.

Please note that we meet with clients for medical negligence claims throughout Ireland.