Medical/Prescription Negligence
At Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP, our specialist medical negligence team has considerable experience in medical and prescription negligence claims, where errors in prescribing, dispensing, administering, or monitoring medication have caused serious harm, prolonged illness, organ damage, or in tragic cases death. Prescription negligence commonly includes prescribing the wrong drug, incorrect dosage (too high or too low), failing to check for allergies, drug interactions, or contraindications with existing conditions or other medications; issuing prescriptions without adequate examination or history-taking; or pharmacists dispensing the wrong medication or incorrect strength. These errors can occur in GP surgeries, hospitals, nursing homes, or pharmacies and frequently lead to severe outcomes such as anaphylaxis, kidney or liver failure, bleeding disorders, neurological damage, exacerbation of underlying conditions, or unnecessary hospital admissions. If you or a loved one has suffered due to preventable prescription or medication-related negligence in Ireland—resulting in avoidable injury, long-term disability, additional medical treatment, or bereavement—we can help investigate the circumstances and secure the compensation needed for medical costs, rehabilitation, lost earnings, ongoing care, and emotional distress.
Our firm understands the profound trust patients place in healthcare professionals to prescribe safely and appropriately: when that trust is breached through careless or negligent prescribing, the consequences can be life-altering and deeply traumatic for individuals and families. Senior Partner Damien Tansey SC and our dedicated solicitors provide empathetic, thorough support, recognising the anger and frustration that often accompany these preventable incidents while pursuing accountability with determination.
We collaborate with leading independent medical experts, including pharmacologists, toxicologists, and specialist physicians, to review prescription records, medical notes, pharmacy logs, blood tests, and clinical guidelines to establish whether the standard of care was breached and how the error directly caused or worsened the harm. Many medical and prescription negligence claims are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, ensuring families can access expert representation without upfront financial risk during recovery or grief.
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 protect your rights and preserve your claim.
Let Damien Tansey Solicitors LLP, a trusted leader in Irish medical negligence with a strong commitment to holding prescribers and healthcare providers accountable, guide you through the process to obtain the answers, justice, and substantial financial security your family deserves following preventable medical or prescription negligence.
