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Understanding surgical errors and your options
Guidance for people who have suffered harm due to mistakes before, during, or after surgery, including what may have gone wrong, how negligence is identified, and your legal options in Ireland.
Surgical error claims can be highly complex. Establishing whether an avoidable mistake occurred during surgery, and whether it caused injury or further complications, requires careful investigation and independent medical expertise.
Our team has acted for patients and families affected by surgical errors for over two decades. We investigate each case carefully, working with independent medical experts and explaining every stage clearly so you understand your options.
Our surgical error claim services
We advise on a wide range of surgical error claims. Explore the areas below to understand what may apply to your circumstances.
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The individuals behind Ireland’s most complex medical negligence cases
Your case will be led by Ireland’s most experienced litigators. Email us at [email protected]
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National lead on CAMHS group claims. Supports families failed by mental health care with calm, clear guidance.
Solicitor
Experienced in complex sexual assault, historical abuse and medical negligence claims, including cases involving sensitive and serious injuries.
Solicitor
A highly experienced solicitor with over 25 years in litigation, handling workplace injury, medical negligence and historical abuse claims.
Solicitor
Experienced in medical negligence, personal injury and sexual assault claims, with a strong background in complex litigation.
Solicitor
Norman Spicer works in the areas of historical abuse, illegal adoption and lariam cases.
Solicitor
Dual-qualified in Ireland and New York, with experience representing clients in medical negligence, personal injury and Defence Forces claims.
Head of Litigation
One of Coleman Legal LLP’s most experienced litigators, with over 40 years handling personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced across complex litigation matters, including defective blocks, sexual abuse, medical negligence and personal injury claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced in representing survivors of sexual assault and historical abuse in complex and highly sensitive legal claims.
Legal Executive
Aoife Chan works on sensitive sexual abuse and abuse in schools cases, supporting survivors throughout the legal process.
Legal Executive
Emma Durmaz works on sexual abuse and historical sexual abuse cases, supporting clients through sensitive legal matters.
Legal Executive
Legal Executive
Frequently asked questions
A claim may arise where care fell below the standard reasonably expected and this caused you avoidable harm. Establishing this usually requires an independent medical opinion. The best way to understand your position is to speak with a solicitor about your circumstances.
Time limits apply to medical negligence claims in Ireland and are generally calculated from the date you became aware of the injury. Different rules can apply for children and in certain circumstances. Because these limits are strict, we recommend seeking advice as early as possible.
We typically begin by reviewing your medical records, obtain an independent expert opinion on the standard of care, and, where appropriate, issue proceedings. We keep you informed at each stage and explain what to expect.
Timeframes vary considerably depending on the complexity of the case and the extent of the injury. Some matters resolve more quickly than others, and we will give you a realistic assessment as your case progresses.
We will discuss how legal costs work openly and clearly at your first consultation, so you understand the position before making any decision to proceed.
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This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice specific to your circumstances. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.