Nerve injuries can occur in a wide range of medical contexts, and if they do, serious health consequences and disability can occur.

If nerve damage is caused by a mistake by a health professional involved in your medical care, you may be eligible to seek recourse for the pain, suffering and loss you have suffered as a result.  Our Medical Negligence Team, headed by Avril Scally, understand the considerable implications of nerve damage in terms of pain, loss of function, and the psychology of those affected. We will do all we can to support you and your family through what can be a deeply traumatic time.

In which Medical Circumstances can Nerve Injuries Occur?

Nerve injuries can be caused in a number of medical contexts, including:

• During birth

• Surgery

• Use of needles/syringes for administration of drugs (e.g. epidural) or taking of blood

• Physical therapies (e.g. chiropractors)

• Medication

• Dental treatment (e.g. root canals)

Medical professionals have a Duty of Care to protect the health of patients, including taking care not to cause injury during the course of their work.  Treatments, interventions, and procedures should always be undertaken in such a way as to mitigate the possibility of nerve damage.  This means they must explain any risks to you before they proceed, defer to another more experienced medical professional if they are in any doubt, and always use techniques, equipment, and tools in a safe and correct manner.