It may be challenging to accept, but mistakes happen in the Irish Healthcare System. Sadly, it’s ultimately the patients who suffer the outcome of a medical professional failing to provide the standard level of care expected of him or her. If you believe it’s more frequent in the public healthcare sector, you are partially correct. The private sector too witnesses such cases.

Thankfully, patients can claim compensation by seeking the assistance of medical negligence solicitors in Cork to address the negligent care and seek further treatment to relieve themselves of suffering! However, not all claims culminate into civil actions. Some are so life-altering that they require criminal investigation. Today, we shall look into the difference between the two to explain the steps you may have to take if you get involved in any of the cases.