Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
Supporting individuals and families through complex injury and negligence matters.
If you or a family member have suffered injury or harm as a result of an accident or substandard medical care, you may be facing a period of real uncertainty. Such situations can have serious physical, psychological and financial consequences, and it is important that the legal issues involved are handled with care, experience and sound judgment. We advise individuals and families in these circumstances, offering clear guidance and steady support during what is often a difficult time.
Alongside this core work, we also advise families on assisted decision‑making and capacity issues, where legal advice is required to support a person who can no longer make decisions for themselves. In these situations, we provide clear and practical advice, explain the options available and guide people through complex legal processes in a measured and professional way.
Why People Choose Pierse Fitzgibbon
Our team has extensive experience advising individuals and families in personal injury and medical negligence matters, including complex and serious injury cases.
We understand that people contacting us are often dealing with difficult personal circumstances. We provide clear advice, realistic guidance and steady support throughout the process.
Where required, we work closely with medical and other professional experts to ensure claims are thoroughly investigated and presented.
We explain the legal process in plain English, keep people informed as matters progress and provide realistic advice at every stage.
We have experience managing claims through the Personal Injuries Resolution Board, negotiation, mediation and court proceedings where necessary.
Key Areas of Work
Personal injury claims commonly arise from road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, fatal injury claims and public liability incidents. Such claims may involve significant injury, loss of earnings and ongoing care or rehabilitation needs. We advise on liability, gather and assess the necessary evidence, and manage claims through the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB), where appropriate. Where required, we also pursue claims through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings, while always keeping people informed as matters progress.
Medical negligence claims arise where medical treatment is alleged to have fallen below an acceptable standard, resulting in injury or harm. These cases are often complex and require careful analysis of medical records and independent expert evidence. We have experience advising on a wide range of medical negligence matters, including mis-diagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries and failures in care, and we guide people carefully through each stage of the process.
Capacity issues can arise where a person is no longer able to make certain decisions for themselves and formal legal advice is required. We advise families on assisted decision‑making applications relating to financial, medical or care‑related decisions, supporting them through what is often a difficult and sensitive process. The focus is on ensuring that appropriate arrangements are put in place, that applications are made correctly, and that the rights and interests of the person concerned remain central throughout.
Who This Service Is For
This service is for people who have suffered injury or harm and who need clear advice on their legal rights and options. We advise clients on the time limits that apply to personal injury and medical negligence claims, as missing these deadlines can mean a claim cannot be pursued. We also support families who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, and those assisting a relative who lacks capacity due to injury or illness.
Many people contact us simply to understand where they stand before deciding on next steps and when they need experienced, steady legal guidance they can rely on.
Our Approach
People seeking advice in relation to personal injury or medical negligence are often dealing with pain, uncertainty and significant disruption to their lives. We take a careful and considered approach, focusing on clear communication, realistic advice and steady management of the legal process from start to finish.
Those we advise deal directly with experienced solicitors who explain the steps involved, outline likely timeframes and provide regular updates. Where appropriate, we work closely with medical and other expert advisers and pursue claims thoroughly and responsibly, always with the aim of achieving the best outcome achievable in the circumstances.
Firm‑Wide Expertise
Personal injury and medical negligence matters can raise wider legal issues, including property, probate or capacity‑related concerns. Where this arises, we draw on experience from across the firm to ensure that related matters are addressed in a joined‑up and practical way.
Throughout, people continue to deal with us as their main point of contact, benefiting from firm‑wide expertise without additional complexity or delay.
Your Legal Team
Advises individuals and families on personal injury and medical negligence claims, including complex and serious injury cases and related capacity issues.
Helena O’Carroll
Partner
Karen Carmody
Solicitor
Next Steps
If you would like to discuss a potential personal injury or medical negligence claim or require advice in relation to assisted decision-making or capacity issues, you can contact the firm to arrange a confidential discussion.
For general enquiries, you are welcome to contact the firm using the contact form to request a callback. Where a matter is time-sensitive or urgent, we recommend telephoning the office directly.
In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. *