Claims for medical negligence in Ireland are among the most complex in Irish law, In order for a medical negligence compensation claim in Ireland to be successful, it has to be proven that you suffered a loss, an injury or the deterioration of an existing condition which “at the time and in the circumstances” could have been avoided had a different course of action been taken. Consequently medical negligence in Ireland is determined by medical opinion rather than the Injuries Board Ireland and you will need the services of a medical negligence solicitor to pursue your claim. It is in your best interests to speak with a medical negligence solicitor at the earliest possible opportunity once it has been discovered you are the victim of medical negligence in Ireland to give your claim a higher likelihood of success.