Medical Negligence Claims & Compensation

According to statistics, tens of thousands of Australians are hospitalised, permanently injured or killed every year as a result of medical negligence. Many individuals and their families suffer considerable personal stress, financial hardship, as well as emotional distress.

Compensation may be claimed for negligence on a wide range of bases. Brisbane Injury Lawyers offers services for Medical Negligence compensation claims. If you believe you have grounds to claim medical negligence compensation, we will be happy to provide any guidance and legal services you require.

Medical Negligence Compensation

Medical negligence claims can be extremely complex and time-consuming. If you’re considering making a claim for compensation, it’s important to understand the basis of your claim:

First, we need to discuss the definition of medical negligence in the eyes of the law.

A medical error is only considered ‘negligent’ if the healthcare provider has failed to take ‘reasonable care’.

As a result, proving medical negligence isn’t easy.

If you or a loved one has experienced any of the following, you may be able to take legal action:

• Birth trauma
• Failure to timely diagnose and treat a condition
• Failure to properly treat patients in the emergency room
• Surgical/medication errors
• Failure to refer to the right specialists
• Advise you of the risks in a procedure
• Report correctly or follow up on test results

This list is not exhaustive, so please contact us for further information to discuss the particulars of your case.

Time Limits

Generally speaking, there is a three-year limit from the time of the preventable medical treatment to make a claim. However, it is possible to make a claim if the injury or harm was not apparent at the time.

Call Us for Legal Services for Medical Negligence Claims

If you’re considering a medical negligence claim, Brisbane Injury Lawyers can assist you with legal services, support and guidance. We offer a No Win No Fee service to help you pursue your claim with the help of compensation lawyers.  Contact us online or call (07) 3188 5800 and speak directly to one of our team.