Understanding Medical Negligence Claims: Your Rights and Compensation
Table of Contents Being sick can be a tough time, and knowing your rights when it comes to the care you get from doctors and hospitals can be confusing. If you’ve been treated poorly by a medical professional or got hurt while under their care, you might be able to ask for compensation through a […]
Victims of Medical Negligence – 5 Key things to know before you file a case
Table of Contents The relationship between a patient and doctor takes the shape of a contract retaining the essential elements of the tort. Hence, a doctor owes a duty of care to all their patients. If you suffer an injury due to a breach of the duty of care, you may be one of the victims of […]
Boob job, Plastic Surgery Fail — A Guide to Medical Negligence
Table of Contents Plastic surgery is a very personal process especially boob job and nose job; thus, when the results are not as expected, it might get stressful for many people. Medical procedures always contain a certain amount of risks, but if the doctor is negligent, you can file for a medical negligence compensation claim. What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence is tricky […]
What Evidence Do You Need for a Medical Negligence Claim?
Medical negligence claims can only be filed when a hospital or other healthcare provider is unable to provide satisfactory medical treatment. Anyone who has experienced a breach of duty by a doctor, hospital or healthcare provider, like a dentist or allied health care can file a medical negligence claim, but there are a lot of […]
What is the average payout for Medical Negligence in Australia?
A medical professional’s work week can be incredibly taxing. With shifts panning over twelve to thirteen hours a day, the influx of patients and staffing needs means that it’s possible for a medical professional to make the wrong call. For those who have experienced such an incident, Australian law offers the facility of filing medical […]
Understanding Birth Trauma Compensation: Your Guide to Claims
Bringing a child into the world is a moment of joy, but unfortunately, not all births go as planned, and sometimes you have to face the issues with the child birth. In result, Birth trauma can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences for both the baby and the parents. In Australia, families who experience […]
Birth Trauma & Negligence: Can You Seek Compensation?
Birth trauma can happen to anyone, turning a joyful family event into a traumatic one. Birth trauma can occur due to many factors, but the main reason is medical negligence. If you or someone in your family has experienced birth trauma due to medical negligence, you can get compensation for the trauma. However, you can […]
Birth Trauma – Filing a Claim & Other Legal Options
The road to parenthood is unique for every parent. Hence, in an attempt to support parents and families after birth-related trauma, the Birth Trauma Association of Australia was established. The Association hosts the Birth Trauma Awareness Week yearly to raise awareness about birth trauma and aims to support affected families. This year, the Birth Trauma […]
Legal Liability – Why Is Your Doctor Negligent?
As one of the most trusted members of society, medical and health professionals owe their patients a ‘duty of care.’ Hence, they have a legal liability to offer that standard of care. However, as we’ve seen in many cases, medical negligence can happen in many medical facilities where patients do not receive the standard of […]
Wrongful Death – How To Make A Legal Claim?
Losing a loved one can be very difficult and emotionally challenging. However, when you lose your loved one unexpectedly, it can worsen with added financial responsibilities and leave a profound psychological impact. If you think that the negligence of the medical staff caused your loved one’s death, you may be able to claim compensation. A […]
Medical Negligence Case: Types & Legal Advice
Australian law holds the relationship between medical professionals and their patients to a higher standard of care. It implies that the doctor owes a duty of care to the patient, and any breach of this responsibility may result in medical negligence. Moreover, if this causes any real damage, such as physical or financial injuries, the patient may be […]
What Is The Average Payout For Medical Negligence in Victoria?
The amount of money awarded in a medical negligence case in Victoria differs from one case to the next. This is due to the fact that medical negligence cases in Victoria can vary from one another. Injuries sustained, as a result of medical negligence in one case will almost certainly differ from those sustained by another negligence victim. Have you […]
How The Pandemic Has Changed Medical Negligence Claims?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global lockdown in 2020 and affected the economy and healthcare significantly. While the pandemic has redefined normalcy, medical negligence claims have become more concerning. Public and health professionals are well aware of the impact of COVID-19 on medical negligence claims. Moreover, recent events show the growing impact in Australia. The pandemic has introduced […]
What Insurers May do to Deny or Delay TPD Claims?
When filing a TPD (Total and Permanent Disablement) insurance claim, people often worry about their eligibility and the loopholes that insurers use to deny or delay claims. It’s understandable to be concerned. Insurance companies can further complicate the TPD claim process. Here are a few ways they may delay or reject your claim: Misleading Advice – “Complete” or […]
Irreparable injuries by your family doctor/specialist
Imagine how devastated you would feel when they just got it wrong, you’ve placed your trust in them and they have left you with irreparable injuries. The mistakes doctor and health professionals make are extremely common. People are often told by their doctors, even after they’ve suffered an injury, that everything went fine or you will […]