Birth Injury Claims
McMahon Goldrick Birth Injury Solicitors offer compassionate support and expert legal services for birth injury claims.
Experienced Birth Injury Solicitors
The arrival of a new child should be a joyous occasion, but when birth injuries occur, they can have significant long-term health implications for your child. McMahon Goldrick Birth Injury Solicitors are here to provide the best support and information to help you navigate the challenges that arise with birth injury claims.
Since our inception, we have built a reputation for offering empathetic legal advice and representation to families affected by medical negligence at birth. We understand that while no legal action can fully remove the burden from parents in this situation, we can facilitate the birth injury claim needed to address the injustice suffered.
45+ Years of Experience
We have over 45 years of collective experience in managing birth injury claims.
Specialist Focus & Knowledge
We only focus on serious birth injury claims, providing expert legal representation.
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Birth Injury Claims in Ireland
Each birth injury claim in Ireland is unique. McMahon Goldrick’s Birth Injury Solicitors treat every case with the individual attention it deserves. We aim to secure settlements that address both immediate medical costs and future needs—be they ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or home adaptations.
Surgical negligence can have a profound impact on patients, from physical suffering and emotional distress to financial hardship due to medical bills and lost wages. Our team takes a comprehensive approach to each case, considering every aspect of your experience to ensure that any settlement reflects the full extent of the harm you have suffered.
We have an in depth article on How To Claim For A Birth Injury, if you would like to read more about the process in Ireland.
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McMahon Goldrick Solicitors, Dublin are endorsed by Spinal Injuries Ireland to act on behalf of its members and also represents the Organisation itself.
I worked with Ralph for 22 years and it was a pleasure to do so. He has acted for Spinal Injuries Ireland and its members since 1993. He has acted as an advisor to the Board, been a member of the Fundraising Committee and also the Transitional Housing Programme Committee. Integrity and professionalism are assured and it is these qualities combined with his experience and indeed that of his Partner Jessica Goldrick that gave me total comfort when referring members to him. They go about their work with a total empathy for the member and of course this is also of crucial importance. I cannot recommend Ralph and Jessica highly enough.
Ralph, the first thing on my ‘to do’ list was to email you to say a big thank you to you and to Jessica for all the support you gave to me over the past year.
I received a stellar service from your firm and most particularly Jessica who was a delight to deal with. While the outcome was beyond my expectations, so too was the service I received from your firm. I will be in touch with Jessica separately to thank her
What To Look For When Choosing Solicitors for Birth Injury Claims
Expertise
Birth injury claims are inherently complex. It is crucial for anyone seeking legal advice on potential negligence to engage with specialist birth injury claims solicitors. These solicitors must possess the expertise and necessary connections within the professional and medical communities to secure comprehensive expert reports. This is vital to secure the best possible outcomes.
Solicitors who regularly manage birth injury claims understand that no two cases are alike and may necessitate a variety of expert testimonies. They must have the capability and network to guarantee a thorough exploration of each case. McMahon Goldrick has established long-standing relationships with preeminent experts in the field, fostering strong rapport crucial for successfully advocating in complex birth injury claims.
Understanding
An extensive understanding of the medical issues at stake is essential for any solicitor handling surgical negligence claims. They must comprehend the various ways in which surgical negligence can occur and the profound effects it can have on individuals and families. The team of birth injury solicitors at McMahon Goldrick possess this in-depth knowledge, which is vital for the success of a claim.
Rapport
Patients affected by surgical negligence must trust their solicitor. They need to be assured that their solicitor not only grasps the intricacies of their case but also empathises with the significant life changes they have endured. At McMahon Goldrick, our experienced surgical negligence claims solicitors offer an empathetic approach, ensuring clients feel understood and supported.
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What are Birth Injury claims?
In Ireland, the criteria for establishing medical negligence for birth injury involves demonstrating that the care received was below the standard that would reasonably be expected from a medical professional or institution. This encompasses not only the actions of individual healthcare providers but also the processes and safety measures upheld by the hospital.
For a birth injury claim to be substantiated, it must be proven that the negligence directly resulted in harm or injury. Mere existence of negligence is not enough; the causative link between the negligence and the injury must be established with a reasonable degree of medical certainty.
Types of Birth Injuries
There is a range of birth injuries that may lead to a claim, including but not limited to:
- Cerebral Palsy: Often due to lack of oxygen or trauma during birth, leading to lifelong neurological challenges.
- Erb’s Palsy: Caused by nerve damage during birth, resulting in arm weakness or loss of motion.
- Stillbirth and Neonatal Injuries: Devastating events where negligence is suspected.
- Fractures and Traumatic Injuries: Such as those from forceps delivery or other assisted birth techniques.
- Asphyxia: Lack of oxygen leading to potential brain damage.
- Maternal Injuries: Including severe tearing, episiotomy complications, and poor management of pre-eclampsia.
