Medical & Professional Negligence

O’Neill & Co. have over 20 years’ experience representing clients in Medical Negligence cases against doctors, hospitals and other medical professionals. Individuals from all walks of life have trusted O’Neill & Co. to represent them.

A medical practitioner owes a duty of care to their patient at all times. Key to this is that the practitioner must always maintain a reasonable standard of care. Where an injury is caused or exacerbated by treatment or actions performed by a medical professional negligence can arise. Negligence can also arise where a medical professional is late to diagnose or misdiagnoses an illness. Further, negligence can arise where a medical professional does not obtain the proper consent from their patient. These are the three key areas where medical negligence occurs.

If you suspect that you may be a victim of Medical Negligence of any kind it is very important that you take action to protect yourself. There are very specific practices and procedures which must be followed in cases of Medical Negligence. This is a highly specialised area of litigation and it is important that you obtain reliable, accurate and timely advice. O’Neill & Co. have the expertise to advise you and are committed to delivering the best possible outcome for you.