What are Accident & Emergency Claims ?

Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments are often high-pressure environments, where quick decisions can mean the difference between life and death. However, if mistakes are made in this setting—whether due to delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, or failure to act—they can lead to serious harm. When medical professionals in A&E fail in their duty of care, it may be possible to pursue an Accident & Emergency negligence claim.

In Ireland, A&E departments face significant challenges, including overcrowding and staff shortages, but this does not excuse substandard care. Patients rely on the expertise of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate treatment, but errors in diagnosis or treatment can have devastating consequences.

Common issues in A&E negligence cases include failure to diagnose fractures, strokes, heart attacks, or internal injuries, as well as delayed treatment for critical conditions.

Types of Accident & Emergency Claims:
We have represented many clients who have been affected by errors in Accident & Emergency departments, including:

• Misdiagnosis claims
• Delayed diagnosis claims
• Failure to refer to specialists claims
• Incorrect treatment claims
• Failure to treat claims
• Medication errors claims
• Neglect of patients in A&E
• Failure to admit to hospital claims
• Failure to perform appropriate tests claims
• Failure to manage sepsis claims

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If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligence in an Accident & Emergency department, our experienced team can help you pursue a claim and secure the compensation you deserve.