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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 medical negligence.
Boob job, Plastic Surgery Fail — A Guide to Medical Negligence
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.
Legal Liability – Why Is Your Doctor Negligent?
While we’ve discussed the types of medical malpractice cases and their legal complications, research has opened a world of other possibilities to determine new, unseen factors that might cause medical negligence. Under the medical system in Australia, you have the right to a duty of care and deserve compensation in case of any failure. Moreover, any professional negligence resulting in an injury makes your medical health professional liable for the damages.
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 able to demand compensation.
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 Awareness Week will run from 13th June 2022 to 19th June 2022. It will aim to encourage discussions and support around the nature and effect of the trauma that newborn babies experience and the importance of healthy relationships & skilled professionals.
