If you were harmed by hospital negligence, such as a treatment error, a surgical mistake or poor care, you may be able to claim compensation. There are no upfront fees.
A hospital negligence claim allows you to seek compensation if you have been harmed due to errors or failures in hospital care.
This includes situations where hospitals fail to meet the standard of care you are entitled to, which could lead to further illness, injuries, or even death. Compensation may cover medical costs, lost income, emotional suffering, and the need for long-term care.
Hospital negligence can take many forms, including:
Even if the negligence seems minor, it can lead to severe complications. We can explain your options and what your claim may be worth.
If you've been harmed by hospital negligence, you may be entitled to claim for:
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
We'll tell you plainly how your claim looks, and keep you updated as it moves.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
A hospital negligence claim is a legal process that allows you to seek compensation if you've been harmed due to errors or negligence by hospital staff, whether it's due to surgery, diagnosis, or treatment errors.
The amount of compensation you can receive depends on the severity of your injury or illness, medical costs, loss of income, and the long-term impact on your quality of life. We will give you a clearer estimate after reviewing your case.
In Northern Ireland, you usually have three years from the date of the negligence, or from when you first knew you had been harmed by it, if that is later. However, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible to ensure that we have enough time to gather all necessary evidence.
You will need medical records, any test results, witness statements, and expert opinions to build your case. Our team will guide you through gathering the necessary evidence.
Yes, surgical errors, including mistakes during the procedure or aftercare, can be grounds for a hospital negligence claim if they resulted in harm or injury.
Yes, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can cause serious harm. If you have been misdiagnosed or your condition wasn't treated appropriately, you can make a hospital negligence claim.
If you were discharged prematurely or without adequate care, leading to further harm or complications, you may have grounds for a negligence claim.
Medical negligence claims usually take longer than accident claims, often more than a year, because independent medical experts need to report on what went wrong and on the injury.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
Yes, medication errors are a form of hospital negligence. If you've been harmed by incorrect medication, dosage mistakes, or failure to administer medication, you can claim compensation.
You can still claim. Hospital care in Northern Ireland is provided by Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, and claims are made against the Trust responsible.
Yes, as long as the negligence happened, or you found out about the harm, within the last three years, you may still be able to make a claim. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
You can claim for physical injury, emotional distress, additional medical costs, lost wages, and any long-term care needs caused by the negligence.
There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs.
Yes, emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, caused by the negligence can be included in your claim for compensation.
We will thoroughly investigate the case, challenge the hospital's defense, and gather evidence to support your claim.
Simply contact us by phone, email, or through our online form. We'll offer a free consultation and guide you through the entire process.
Even if the hospital is insured, you can still pursue a claim for negligence. We'll guide you through the process and deal with the insurance company.
Our team will gather medical records, expert opinions, and other relevant evidence to prove the negligence in your case and strengthen your claim.
Yes, if the negligence led to a permanent injury or disability, you can claim compensation for both the immediate and long-term impact on your life.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
