Brain Injury Solicitors

Brain injuries can be caused in a number of medical contexts, including (but not limited to):

• Birth
• Surgery – i.e. due to blood loss, or errors relating to anaesthesia
• Undiagnosed haemorrhages, blood clots, strokes, or other cardiovascular issues
• Undiagnosed meningitis
• Undiagnosed cancer

Medical professionals have a duty of care to protect the health of patients, including taking care not to cause injury during the course of their work.  Treatments, interventions and procedures should always be undertaken in such a way as to mitigate the possibility of brain damage.  This means they must explain any risks to you before they proceed and defer to another more experienced medical professional if they are in any doubt.

To bring a claim for medical negligence relating to brain damage, it will be necessary to provide evidence that:

• The medical care you received was below a satisfactory standard, and;
• This negligence caused you damage or injury.

To prove your case, we will compile evidence including medical records and seek expert medical opinion.

Claims following brain damage due to medical negligence may cover two areas of loss:

• Pain and suffering due to the injury;
• Specific costs resulting from the injury caused.  This may cover costs already incurred, such as transport, accommodation and medical treatment, as well as expected future expenses, such as physical therapy and care costs.  The costs you receive will be based on the precise injuries suffered and the circumstances of the case.

It may be possible for someone to bring a claim on behalf of a loved one who does not have the mental capacity to bring a claim themselves. Expert advice should be sought from a brain injury solicitor to determine whether this applies to a specific situation.

For most brain injury claims in Ireland, there is a two-year time limit to claim. However, exceptions can apply depending on the circumstances, so it is important to speak to an expert for advice specific to individual situations.

• Lavelle Partners have successfully managed many cases of injury or disease caused by brain damage related to medical negligence.
• Our team is headed by partner Avril Scally, who has almost 20 years’ experience in medical negligence and personal injury claims. The team places client care at the centre of everything they do.
• Our team have developed a reputation for excellence in their field, most recently being the recipients of Medical Negligence Team of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2022.
• From the first moment you speak to one of our solicitors, we will listen to your case carefully and with empathy and will only recommend advancing your case if we believe you have a valid case.
• We have both the legal expertise and understanding of the real-life challenges faced by individuals and their families following such events.
• Our solicitors will manage the process entirely on your behalf; compiling the information necessary for your case, including medical notes and managing the submission of your medical negligence claim.

By entrusting us to handle your brain injury claim on your behalf, you can focus on what is most important, your recovery and care or that of your family member or loved one.