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Care Home Negligence Claims

Death by negligence occurs when a medical or healthcare professional provides a poor standard of care which results in the wrongful death of the patient.

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About Care Home Negligence Claims

Death caused by negligence in care homes.

If you lost a family member due to medical negligence in the care home, you may want to seek legal action against those who acted negligently. We understand that this will never compensate for the loss of your loved one, however, this fee could go towards emotional well-being recovery and counselling sessions. There are two forms of wrongful death these can be deaths caused intentionally where the perpetrator has a purpose to injure and potentially kill the individual. Additionally, there is an unintentional act of wrongful death, this could be in the case of a medical professional acting negligently without the intention of causing death upon the patient. It is important to note, that regardless of whether the medical professional had intent in their negligence or not, they may be liable to be pursued for wrongful death by the deceased person’s family.


How We Can Help

At P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors we understand that pursuing wrongful death cases is difficult and stressful for loved ones of the deceased person. Our legal experts have experience in the area of wrongful death cases therefore they are well placed to treat your case with expertise, professionalism and sensitivity for you and your family members.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the volume of wrongful death cases has accelerated, as a result, our medical negligence solicitors are working continuously and building their expertise on these matters. For further information on our notable wrongful death cases please contact our Dungannon-based legal team.

FAQs

FAQs

There are two types of death by negligence cases, the first is wrongful death caused intentionally and the second type is death caused by a medical professional’s negligence but was not the intentional outcome. Regardless of intent or not in the negligent act of the medical professional, they can be pursued by the relative of the deceased in a wrongful death case.

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors

Conal McGarrity

Conal McGarrity

Managing Director

Gary Daly

Gary Daly

Solicitor

P.A. Duffy & Co

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