As first-time mum Leanne entered labour, she was nervous and excited to meet her baby and start a new future together with her family. Little did Leanne know that medical negligence experienced during her baby’s [...]

If you or your baby have been injured during a caesarean section you probably have a lot of questions about how this could happen and what to do next. For example, injuries can be caused [...]

Making a medical negligence claim or suing a hospital might seem like a daunting prospect. But when you’re injured or ill because of medical negligence, it can have a big impact on your life and [...]

Medical misdiagnosis can lead to a delay in your treatment, the wrong treatment, or even no treatment at all.  If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to make a medical misdiagnosis claim. [...]

Personal injury claims in Victoria come under a different set of rules from claims in other states. So if you’re making a claim it’s important to follow advice that’s specific to your situation and the [...]

If you’ve been injured in an accident and incurred any treatment costs or had any time off work to recover, you may be entitled to a compensation payout. For more serious injuries these payouts can [...]

A personal injury claim can provide you with financial compensation when you need it most. But unfortunately, many people risk missing out because they fail to claim everything they’re entitled to. If you’re about to [...]

Medical negligence payouts in Australia can be substantial, with some running into millions of dollars. If you think you might have a claim, you probably want to know whether your claim is likely to succeed [...]

We enjoy a high standard of medical care in Australia. But diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions doesn’t always go to plan, and medical malpractice cases are an unfortunate reality, no matter where you live.  [...]

The Implanon is a small contraceptive device for women which is implanted in the upper arm and lasts for three years before it needs to be replaced. The insertion procedure is routine and usually done [...]

If you’re claiming compensation for an injury, it’s likely you’ll receive payments for your losses like time off work, medical, and care expenses. But what about the distress, pain, difficulty, and overall impact on your [...]

Law Partners’ class action investigation into the prescription and impacts of Fluoroquinolone antibiotics has gained momentum. This week we discussed the class action with the media, addressing who might be eligible, how they can get [...]

Jodie had experienced two natural births and had no reason for concern about her third. When she and her husband Dale went in for the delivery, they weren’t expecting the experience to leave them shellshocked [...]

Hard working electrician Jason has been awarded a $550,000 settlement after a surgeon took a biopsy from the wrong rib, causing lasting complications. Jason had been dealing with unexplained chest pain and an unknown lesion [...]

Australia is one of the safest countries in the world to give birth in*, but it’s still possible for things to go wrong. Giving birth is an intense and potentially dangerous process for both mother [...]

As a first-time mother, Martina was excited about giving birth and finally getting to meet her baby. The experience was meant to be one of the best moments of her life, but medical negligence has [...]

“I was afraid of dying, but also afraid of living.” Within the space of a few months, Adam went from fit, healthy and active, to being unable to stand up unassisted. But Adam’s health nightmare [...]

Rohit was in hospital for a knee replacement operation when he suffered an injury that turned his life upside down and resulted in a $800,000 settlement. The 58-year-old led an active life playing in a [...]

On July 12, 2023, Elizabeth Utting, Managing Solicitor of Law Partners’ Medical Negligence team, was interviewed by 10 News for their evening news story on Dr Charlie Teo and the judgement of the professional standards [...]

If mental health stops you working, compensation benefits and lump sums can give you life-changing relief from financial stress. But many people with mental health issues don’t understand what they can claim or fail to [...]

If you’re injured and looking for a personal injury lawyer, a no win no fee lawyer is an excellent option that means you shouldn’t have to pay anything upfront, and you shouldn’t be out of [...]

PTSD claims in Australia are not uncommon and can be a real lifeline if you’ve been diagnosed with PTSD caused by your work, an accident, or witnessing a traumatic event. Depending on what caused your [...]

If you’ve been injured, it can put strain on every area of your life: social, emotional, physical, and financial. Most people don’t apply for personal injury benefits because they want to, they apply because they [...]

If you’re suffering from the side effects of Ciprofloxacin or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic, you’re certainly not alone. Although side effects are listed as being rare, the wide use of these antibiotics means there are many [...]