GP Negligence
At Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP, our highly specialised medical negligence team has extensive experience in GP negligence claims where a general practitioner has breached their duty of care, resulting in harm to the patient through failures in examination, diagnosis, referral, or treatment. GP negligence commonly involves delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease, infections like meningitis, strokes, or other illnesses, as well as failures to refer urgently to a specialist or for necessary tests, scans, or hospital admission. It can also include prescribing the wrong medication, ignoring key symptoms or medical history, inadequate physical examinations, or not acting on red-flag warning signs, often allowing treatable conditions to worsen with devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has suffered due to substandard care from a GP in Ireland—leading to prolonged suffering, unnecessary procedures, permanent disability, or in tragic cases loss of life—we can help investigate the facts and pursue the compensation needed to cover medical expenses, lost earnings, ongoing care, and emotional distress.
Our firm understands the unique trust patients place in their family doctor or GP, who is often the first point of contact in the healthcare system, and the profound impact when that trust is broken through negligence. Senior Partner Damien Tansey SC and our dedicated solicitors provide empathetic, personalised support, recognising the emotional toll these cases take on individuals and families while fighting determinedly for accountability and justice.
We work closely with leading independent medical experts to review GP records, assess whether the standard of care fell below what is reasonably expected, and build a strong case demonstrating causation and the full extent of losses. Many GP negligence claims are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, ensuring families can access expert representation without upfront financial risk during what is already a difficult time.
We offer free, confidential initial consultations at a convenient time and location anywhere across Ireland, from our Sligo and Dublin offices or elsewhere, with no obligation to proceed. Strict time limits apply under Irish law—typically two years from the date of knowledge of the negligence—so it is essential to contact us as soon as possible to safeguard your rights.
Let Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP, a leading name in Irish medical negligence with a proven commitment to securing answers and substantial support, guide you through the process to achieve the justice and financial security your family deserves following preventable GP negligence.
