We are personal injury lawyers for medical negligence claims in New South Wales.
Have you experienced pain and suffering due to medical treatment in New South Wales?
If you or a family member has experienced pain and suffering because of medical treatment, you may be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence (also sometimes called medical malpractice).
Medical negligence claims are, by their very nature, complex and require significant knowledge and expertise.
If you have suffered pain and suffering because of medical treatment, contact a member of our medical negligence team for advice on your options to bring a claim.
Starting a claim doesn’t have to be a daunting commitment, we make the process as simple as possible.
It all starts with a single conversation to determine your eligibility. We take the risk out of the first step by providing the clarity you need to decide what’s right for your future, without any upfront costs.
Find answers to common questions about our practice and how we work.
If you, or a family member, have suffered an injury or illness you believe has been caused through the negligence of a medical practitioner, a hospital or any other provider of health care services, you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence (also sometimes called malpractice).
You may be entitled to compensation for your injury or illness if a medical practitioner has:
Usually, a medical negligence claim is brought against the health care provider (doctor and/or hospital) that caused or contributed to your injury or illness. Claims are not just limited to general practitioners and hospitals; you can direct a medical negligence claim to a medical provider relating to treatment provided by:
In our view, as soon as possible.
Medical negligence claims are, by their very nature, complex and require significant knowledge and expertise. Our investigations (e.g. obtaining your medical records and history, research, liaising with experts, etc.) can take a fair bit of time to complete so the sooner this process begins, the sooner your claim can be resolved.
Although procedural laws differ from state to state within Australia, generally speaking, there are strict time limits that apply to medical negligence claims. In most situations, you would have three (3) years from the date of injury or the date of “discoverability” to bring you claim. Therefore, it’s critical that you seek early advice and assistance from a lawyer experienced in these types of claims to avoid potential limitation issues.
Hall Payne provides a free initial consultation. If you’re unsure about whether you have a claim or not, you’ve got nothing to lose by contacting us.
In order to succeed in a claim for damages for personal injury in New South Wales, a claimant must demonstrate four (4) elements:
Every claim will require different evidence for the best chance of success. Our lawyers have extensive experience in getting clients the compensation they deserve in medical negligence cases, and work with you to achieve the best results possible. Contact Hall Payne for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
If all four (4) elements, above, have been demonstrated, you may be entitled to claim both past and future damages in four (4) categories (called ‘heads of damage’):
Every individual has a different situation and it is important that your particular circumstances are considered. Remember, your claim is about you. Your best course of action is speaking to Hall Payne about what compensation is right for you.
Your claim is about you and a thoroughly prepared claim is key to getting you the best financial outcome in your personal injury claim
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. One of our dedicated medical negligence lawyers can discuss your particular circumstances and give you guidance on the timeframes that apply to medical negligence claims.
We will provide you with a free initial consultation to discuss your particular circumstances.
We will provide an estimate of legal costs, the likely time frames that will apply to your claim and whether representation is available on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.
If you are in bed or in hospital, we can come to you or call you, to discuss your matter as part of our free initial consultation.
Call us on 02 8280 4100 to speak with a medical negligence lawyer in New South Wales.
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