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Medical Negligence Solicitors Dublin*

We specialise in medical negligence claims in Dublin* and across Ireland, offering expert legal guidance to individuals and families impacted by substandard medical care. With over 40 years of legal experience and a multilingual team, we support Irish and Eastern European clients through what is often one of the most traumatic times in their lives.

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What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence*, also referred to as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, consultant, surgeon, general practitioner (GP), dentist, or hospital staff member, fails to meet the professional standard of care, resulting in avoidable injury, illness, or the worsening of an existing medical condition. This breach of duty may involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. To succeed in a medical negligence* claim in Ireland, you must demonstrate that a breach of duty occurred and that this breach directly caused your injury or loss. If you’re unsure whether your case qualifies, our expert solicitors will assess your circumstances and provide clear, honest legal advice tailored to your situation.

Types of Medical Negligence Claims* We Handle

We offer compassionate, confidential legal support throughout your claim.

Whether your case involves birth injury, surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or hospital negligence, our dedicated medical negligence solicitor*, Keira O’Reilly, has a proven track record of securing life-changing settlements. We are based in Dublin City Centre, just minutes from O’Connell Bridge, and known for our personal, clear, and results-driven service. We have extensive experience handling a wide range of clinical negligence cases, including:

Birth Injuries (to mother or child)

We represent families affected by birth injuries caused by medical negligence* during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. This may include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, maternal trauma, or failure to act on fetal distress. These claims often require complex medical investigation and compassionate legal support.

Surgical Errors

Surgical negligence can involve incorrect procedures, operating on the wrong site, or damage to internal organs. Our experienced solicitors help clients pursue justice and compensation for post-operative complications, avoidable pain, or the need for corrective surgery caused by surgical malpractice.

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis

Failure to diagnose or delay in identifying conditions such as cancer, stroke, or infection can have life-altering consequences. We act on behalf of clients whose illness progressed due to diagnostic errors, helping secure compensation for harm that could have been avoided.

Hospital-Acquired Infections

Patients who contract infections such as MRSA or sepsis during hospital stays due to poor hygiene or neglect may be entitled to claim. We support clients in proving liability when infection control standards were breached in Irish hospitals or clinics.

Negligent Emergency Treatment

Mistakes in A&E departments, including delayed triage, missed diagnoses, or inadequate treatment, can lead to serious outcomes. Our team helps clients build strong claims against emergency departments when prompt, proper care was not provided.

Medication Errors

We handle claims involving the wrong drug being prescribed, incorrect dosages, or harmful drug interactions. Medication negligence can cause adverse reactions, hospitalisation, or long-term complications, and we are skilled in proving pharmaceutical liability.

Dental Negligence

Dental negligence may involve misdiagnosed oral conditions, unnecessary procedures, nerve damage, or cosmetic errors. We help clients secure compensation for pain, disfigurement, or the cost of corrective dental treatment due to substandard care.

GP Negligence

General practitioners are often the first point of contact in healthcare. When a GP fails to refer a patient for specialist care, misdiagnoses a condition, or prescribes unsuitable treatment, we pursue claims for clients who’ve suffered preventable harm.

Fatal Medical Negligence Cases*

We assist families pursuing fatal injury claims following a loved one’s death due to medical error. Whether related to surgical mistakes, delayed diagnosis, or negligent care, we provide sensitive support while seeking justice and financial redress for dependents.

Mental Health Negligence

Negligence in psychiatric or psychological care, including failure to prevent self-harm, overmedication, or poor inpatient management, can severely affect vulnerable individuals. We handle claims with care and discretion for clients affected by these failures.

Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

We represent elderly and vulnerable clients who have suffered from physical, emotional, or medical neglect in care homes. From pressure sores to malnutrition or untreated illness, we help families hold facilities accountable for breaches in duty of care.

Cosmetic or Elective Procedure Negligence

When cosmetic surgery or non-essential procedures like Botox, fillers, or laser treatments go wrong, the consequences can be both physical and psychological. We assist clients in recovering compensation for scarring, deformity, or mental distress caused by negligent cosmetic providers.

Birth Injuries (to mother or child)

We represent families affected by birth injuries caused by medical negligence* during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. This may include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, maternal trauma, or failure to act on fetal distress. These claims often require complex medical investigation and compassionate legal support.

Surgical Errors

Surgical negligence can involve incorrect procedures, operating on the wrong site, or damage to internal organs. Our experienced solicitors help clients pursue justice and compensation for post-operative complications, avoidable pain, or the need for corrective surgery caused by surgical malpractice.

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis

Failure to diagnose or delay in identifying conditions such as cancer, stroke, or infection can have life-altering consequences. We act on behalf of clients whose illness progressed due to diagnostic errors, helping secure compensation for harm that could have been avoided.

Hospital-Acquired Infections

Patients who contract infections such as MRSA or sepsis during hospital stays due to poor hygiene or neglect may be entitled to claim. We support clients in proving liability when infection control standards were breached in Irish hospitals or clinics.

Negligent Emergency Treatment

Mistakes in A&E departments, including delayed triage, missed diagnoses, or inadequate treatment, can lead to serious outcomes. Our team helps clients build strong claims against emergency departments when prompt, proper care was not provided.

Medication Errors

We handle claims involving the wrong drug being prescribed, incorrect dosages, or harmful drug interactions. Medication negligence can cause adverse reactions, hospitalisation, or long-term complications, and we are skilled in proving pharmaceutical liability.

Dental Negligence

Dental negligence may involve misdiagnosed oral conditions, unnecessary procedures, nerve damage, or cosmetic errors. We help clients secure compensation for pain, disfigurement, or the cost of corrective dental treatment due to substandard care.

GP Negligence

General practitioners are often the first point of contact in healthcare. When a GP fails to refer a patient for specialist care, misdiagnoses a condition, or prescribes unsuitable treatment, we pursue claims for clients who’ve suffered preventable harm.

Fatal Medical Negligence Cases*

We assist families pursuing fatal injury claims following a loved one’s death due to medical error. Whether related to surgical mistakes, delayed diagnosis, or negligent care, we provide sensitive support while seeking justice and financial redress for dependents.

Mental Health Negligence

Negligence in psychiatric or psychological care, including failure to prevent self-harm, overmedication, or poor inpatient management, can severely affect vulnerable individuals. We handle claims with care and discretion for clients affected by these failures.

Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

We represent elderly and vulnerable clients who have suffered from physical, emotional, or medical neglect in care homes. From pressure sores to malnutrition or untreated illness, we help families hold facilities accountable for breaches in duty of care.

Cosmetic or Elective Procedure Negligence

When cosmetic surgery or non-essential procedures like Botox, fillers, or laser treatments go wrong, the consequences can be both physical and psychological. We assist clients in recovering compensation for scarring, deformity, or mental distress caused by negligent cosmetic providers.

Meet Our Medical Negligence Specialist

Keira O’Reilly, Senior Medical Negligence* Solicitor in Dublin

Keira O’Reilly is a senior solicitor at Anderson & Gallagher LLP with over 20 years’ experience in medical negligence* and severe personal injury cases*. She has represented clients in complex, high-value claims involving catastrophic injuries, including a €14.166 million settlement for a child with cerebral palsy and €5 million for a hospital negligence case. Her exceptional investigative work was praised by the High Court in a €2.95 million brain injury claim following a road traffic accident. Keira is known for her expertise, compassion, and commitment to securing justice for those affected by clinical errors. She is regarded as one of Ireland’s leading medical negligence* solicitors.

Career Highlights:

settlement for a child with cerebral palsy due to birth negligence*

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awarded in a hospital negligence case*

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settlement in a traumatic brain injury claim following a road traffic accident*

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What to Expect

Our Medical Negligence* Claims Process

We know how overwhelming it can be to take legal action after suffering medical harm. We will make the process as straightforward as possible for you and keep you fully advised with the progress of your case.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
Contact our team by phone or email to arrange a confidential consultation. We’ll listen to your experience, gather key details, and assess whether your situation may amount to medical negligence*. If you have a case, we’ll explain the next steps clearly.
Step 2
Meeting With Your Solicitor
You’ll meet with one of our expert medical negligence* solicitors, including Keira O’Reilly, to fully explain what happened. We’ll advise on what records or evidence to gather and explain how we’ll progress your claim. You’ll also be introduced to your dedicated point of contact.
Step 3
Investigation & Medical Reports
We obtain your medical records and commission independent medical experts to examine your care. These reports are critical in determining whether there was a breach of duty and if it directly caused your injury or illness.
Step 4
Letter of Claim & Liability Response
Once the case is medically supported, we’ll send a formal Letter of Claim to the healthcare provider or insurer. They will have an opportunity to accept or deny liability. Many claims are resolved at this stage through negotiation.
Step 5
Settlement Negotiation or Court Proceedings
If liability is accepted, we’ll work to secure maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. If denied, we’ll advise whether to issue court proceedings. Our experienced litigation team will prepare your case thoroughly if it proceeds to trial.
Step 6
Compensation & Closure
If successful, you will receive a settlement that reflects your pain, suffering, future care needs, lost earnings, and other financial impacts. We’ll ensure you fully understand the outcome and guide you through any next steps.

Testimonials

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A heartfelt thank you to Anderson & Gallagher LLP Solicitors

I would like to sincerely thank the entire team at Anderson & Gallagher LLP for their exceptional professionalism and for achieving such an excellent result in my case.

A special thank you to Vladimir, who responded when I first reached out and offered his help, and who supported me throughout the different stages of the process.

I am also very grateful to Noel for his professionalism and legal expertise.

And a very special thank you to Keira O’Reilly, whose professionalism, experience and determination resulted in an excellent settlement in my favour.

After almost three years of a long and difficult process, my case has finally come to an end. This means a great deal to me personally. Thank you to the whole Anderson & Gallagher team for your professionalism, hard work and for helping me bring this chapter to a close.

I would especially recommend Anderson & Gallagher to Ukrainian and Polish people living in Ireland who may need professional legal assistance. Having a reliable and experienced legal team can make such a difference when you are navigating a difficult situation in another country.

Thank you again to the entire team.
- Тетяна Потоцька
Dear Keira,

I wanted to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks for all your support, and hard work throughout the negotiations with the insurance company.

I am absolutely delighted with the outcome and extremely grateful for the substantial increase you were able to secure on my behalf. Your professionalism, dedication, and persistence have made a significant difference, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in achieving this result.

Thank you again 🙂

With my sincere thanks and appreciation,
- K.B

I hereby express my gratitude to Keira and the team for their great service and support in this case. I look forward to referring family and friends to them who may need assistance in a similar situation.

- M.I
I had a very positive experience with Anderson & Gallagher Solicitors, particularly with Emer Doyle, who handled my case. Emer was kind, approachable and always professional. She explained everything clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made a very difficult process much easier. Thanks to her support and hard work, I received a successful outcome. I would highly recommend both Emer and the firm.
- Jen
Emer Doyle is an exceptionally skilled and dedicated senior solicitor whose professionalism, experience, and client care make her an invaluable member of the Anderson & Gallagher team. I wholeheartedly recommend working with her.
- Magda Poznanska

I highly recommend the law firm’s professional service. Keira is very helpful and a wonderful person who can achieve a lot.

- Sylwia Mucha
Thank you for your dedication and strategic approach, you achieved a much better outcome than I could have hoped for, and I am truly grateful for your support. I could not recommend you enough. I am very grateful I came to you for help
- Pawel Molenda
I would like to sincerely thank Anderson and Gallagher Solicitors for their outstanding support and professionalism throughout my case. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in good hands.

A special thank you to solicitor Robert Anderson , who handled everything with great care, knowledge and professionalism. He always took the time to explain each step clearly and made me feel informed and supported at all times.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Krzysztof Socha, who was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. His support meant a lot to me — he always responded to my questions, kept in touch, and made the whole process much less stressful.

Thanks to both of them, everything went smoothly and I am extremely grateful for their help. I highly recommend Anderson and Gallagher Solicitors to anyone looking for trustworthy and efficient legal assistance.

Thank you again for everything!
- Anna Małyska
I’d like to share my feedback about this company. Thank you for your help and for your prompt response. The attorney was always in touch and helped me resolve a difficult situation. I live in another country, yet they provided me with excellent support and guided me through the entire case. I highly recommend this firm! They communicate respectfully and answer every question with care. Thank you so much!
- Валерія Єрмоліна
As much as I’m very pleased with the outcome of my case I have to admit I need few days more to finally realise the case is closed and I can move on.

Back in January I have sent email “ Few words of appreciation “ where I have prised your professional approach to my case. From that point in time I knew the whole team no mater of the outcome will help me to close this 5 years long chapter. For the final closure I’m extremely grateful to Keira, Noel, Paul and Wlad. Many thanks to Richard and Liam for going above and beyond and delivering the best possible result for me.
- Kate

Contact Our Medical Negligence Solicitors* in Dublin

If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical treatment, getting trusted legal advice is vital. Strict time limits apply, so don’t delay.

Note*: In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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