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Gynaecology Negligence

In most cases, gynaecological examinations and procedures proceed fully as planned and are performed by a competent medical specialist.

Sometimes, however, medical errors can occur, leading to significant physical and psychological trauma for the patient affected. This may also have the additional impact of discouraging the patient from placing trust in the health system to perform routine health screening and checks in the future.

An error made while in the care of a medical professional working in the field of gynaecology or obstetrics can give rise to a claim for gynaecological or obstetric medical negligence.

Our Gynaecological Medical Negligence Expertise

We have significant experience in handling complex medical negligence cases resulting in gynaecological or obstetric injury. Our Medical Negligence Team, headed by Partner Avril Scally, understand that patients affected may feel deeply traumatised as a result of what has happened to them, and accordingly we will always ensure a female medical negligence solicitor is assigned to your case.

Gynaecology medical negligence claims relate to problems with the diagnosis and medical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Obstetric medical negligence claims, on the other hand, are concerned with errors made prior to, during, and after childbirth.

There are many circumstances which may lead to claim for a gynaecological / obstetric injury due to clinical negligence, including poorly or unnecessarily carried out procedures such as:

Anterior / posterior repairs
Caesarean section
Cancer treatment / surgery
Colposcopy
Cosmetic surgery
Cervical cerclage
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Endometrial ablation
Fertility treatment
Hysteroscopy
Hysterectomy
Ineffective sterilisation
Laparoscopy
Labour & delivery
Myomectomy (uterine fibroid removal)
Oophorectomy (ovary removal)
Salpingectomy (fallopian tube removal)

For information on making a claim in respect of a birth injury due to medical negligence, please visit our birth injuries page.

It may also be possible to seek recourse in the event of injury, damage, or disease due to failure to provide, or due to delays in, diagnosis or treatment of a gynaecological or obstetric condition, including:

Ectopic pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Pregnancy-induced hypertension

As a result of gynaecological or obstetric injury, depending on the precise area of damage and the subsequent treatment and care provided, patients may suffer long-term consequences.

Obstetric negligence may have permanent implications for mother and baby, meaning two lives may be significantly affected.
As a result of medical negligence, some patients may find it harder to become pregnant or may even become infertile.
Patients may also suffer ongoing pain, blood loss, infection, an inability to have sexual intercourse, or urinary incontinence.

Claims following the confirmation of a gynaecological or obstetric injury due to medical negligence may cover two areas of loss:

Pain and suffering due to the injury; and
Specific costs resulting from the injury caused. This may cover costs already incurred, such as transport, accommodation, and medical treatment, and 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.

By allowing us to handle your 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.

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Why Choose Lavelle Partners for Gynaecology Negligence?

We have successfully managed many cases of Gynaecological or Obstetric injury due to Medical Negligence.
Our award-winning Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Team is headed by industry-leading partner Avril Scally, with almost 20 years’ experience.
Our team have developed a reputation for excellence in their field; being acclaimed as Medical Negligence / Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year at the Irish Law Awards in both 2023 and 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 place client care at the centre of everything we do.
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.