Medical Negligence Solicitor
Medical negligence claims, handled with care across Ireland
If you have concerns about your medical care, it can help to understand where you stand. Stephen Kelly Law helps people across Ireland understand whether they may have a medical negligence claim, with straightforward advice and no pressure.
Confidential. No obligation. Nationwide, remote or in person.
Trained at one of Ireland’s leading law firms
A careful, personal service. You deal directly with a solicitor.
Where to start
Do I have a medical negligence claim?
Not every disappointing outcome is negligence, and that is exactly why it helps to talk it through. Generally, a claim may arise where the care you received fell below the standard reasonably expected and that caused you harm. Working out whether that applies to your situation is what we do.
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A duty of care
There was a professional relationship, so the people treating you owed you a duty of care.
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Care below the standard
The care fell below the standard reasonably expected, judged by the principles in Dunne v National Maternity Hospital.
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Harm that was caused
That failing caused you an injury or made things worse, rather than being an unavoidable outcome.
Areas we help with
Common types of medical negligence claim
Medical negligence covers many situations. If you are unsure where your concern fits, just ask. These are the areas we most often advise on.
Misdiagnosis Claims
Being told that a health problem was missed or diagnosed late can be distressing and confusing. You may be left wondering whether an earlier answer would have changed things for you. We offer clear, careful advice so you can understand what happened and what your options are.
Learn moreSurgical Error Claims
Surgery involves trust, and when something appears to go wrong it can leave you anxious and looking for answers. You may be coping with further treatment or a longer recovery than expected. We offer clear, careful advice so you can understand what happened and what your options are.
Learn moreBirth Injury Claims
When something appears to go wrong around the birth of a child, it can be one of the most difficult experiences a family faces. You may be worried about your own recovery or about your baby. We approach these matters with care and dignity, and offer clear, gentle advice on your options.
Learn moreHospital Negligence Claims
When you are unwell, you place your trust in a hospital and its staff. If you feel that care let you down, it is natural to want to understand what happened and why. We offer clear, careful advice so you can make sense of your experience and consider your options.
Learn moreGP Negligence Claims
Your GP is often the first person you turn to when you are unwell, and you rely on their judgement. If you feel that something was missed or not handled as it should have been, you may want to understand what happened. We offer clear, careful advice on your options.
Learn moreDental Negligence Claims
Dental problems can be painful and have a real effect on daily life, and you rely on your dentist to treat you carefully. If you feel that treatment went wrong or that a problem was missed, you may want answers. We offer clear, careful advice so you can understand your options.
Learn moreNursing Home Negligence Claims
Trusting a nursing home to care for someone you love is a big step, and it is upsetting to learn that their care may have fallen short. You may be worried about their wellbeing and dignity. We approach these matters with care and offer clear, gentle advice on your options.
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Why Stephen Kelly Law
A careful, human approach to a difficult time
Trained at a leading firm
Stephen Kelly trained at Matheson, one of Ireland's leading law firms, bringing rigorous training to a personal service.
You deal directly with a solicitor
No call centre and no being passed around. You speak with Stephen about your situation from the start.
Clear on process and costs
We explain what may happen, the likely steps, time limits and costs in plain English before you commit to anything.
Discreet and unhurried
Sensitive matters are handled with respect and confidentiality, at a pace that suits you.
Acting across Ireland
Wherever you are, we can help by phone and video, with in person meetings in Dublin when you prefer.
Honest advice
We will tell you plainly whether there may be something worth pursuing, rather than make promises about outcomes.
Nationwide
Support right across Ireland
Based in Dublin, we act for clients throughout Ireland. Many matters are handled remotely by phone and video, with in person meetings in Dublin whenever you would prefer to talk face to face. Wherever you are, distance is no barrier to getting clear advice.
Simple and clear
How it works
A straightforward path from your first question to clear advice on where you stand.
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Get in touch
Tell us briefly what happened, by the enquiry form or by phone. There is no obligation.
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Initial review
We listen, ask a few questions and look at the key facts and any records you have.
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Advice on next steps
We explain your options clearly, including any time limits that may apply to you.
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Claim preparation, if appropriate
If there may be a claim, we guide you through what comes next at a pace that suits you.
Helpful to have
An evidence checklist
None of this is essential before you get in touch. It simply helps us give you clearer guidance sooner. Do not worry if you do not have these yet, we can help you gather them.
- A rough timeline of what happened and when
- The names of any hospitals, clinics or practitioners involved
- Any letters, reports or discharge summaries you have
- Your GP records, if you can access them
- Notes on how the issue has affected you day to day
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to the questions people ask most. If yours is not here, just get in touch.
Broadly, medical negligence is where medical care falls below the standard reasonably expected and that causes harm. Whether a particular situation meets that test depends on the facts. Irish courts apply the principles set out in Dunne v National Maternity Hospital. The clearest way to understand your own situation is to talk it through.
Get in touch
You do not have to work this out alone
Talk it through with Stephen Kelly Law, confidentially and with no obligation. We will help you understand where you stand and what your options may be.