Medical Negligence

The decision to return Northern Beaches Hospital to public ownership has put patient safety, and concerns about medical negligence, back in the spotlight. It follows the tragic death of two-year-old Joe Massa, and the tireless [...]

Navigating a personal injury claim in Victoria can feel overwhelming. If you’ve been injured, you’re likely dealing with physical pain, medical appointments, time off work, and the stress of wondering how you’ll manage financially. You [...]

A second midwife, Jordan Michaela Holland, has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a newborn baby during a Newcastle homebirth in 2024. The charges against Oyebola Coxon and Jordan Michaela Holland have raised [...]

Medical negligence payouts in Australia typically range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. Examples covered in this article include $800,000 for medication errors, $900,000 for birth injuries, and $4.5 million for delayed diagnosis [...]

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 [...]

Making a medical negligence claim for compensation 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 your family, [...]

If you’re claiming compensation for an injury, our pain and suffering compensation calculator can help you understand potential payout amounts. You’ll likely receive payments for losses like time off work, medical expenses, and care costs. [...]

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to make an accident compensation claim. These claims can cover treatment costs, lost wages, and for serious injuries, substantial lump sum payouts. But they’re [...]

By Michael Passaro, Senior Managing Solicitor, Law Partners Melbourne Dr. Simon Gordon is being investigated by ABC’s Four Corners and AHPRA (The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), following claims he repeatedly removed tissue and organs [...]

Jessica has spent her entire career caring for others. As a disability support worker in northern NSW, she devoted her life to helping people live with dignity and independence. But when she suffered an unexpected [...]

Tim isn’t someone who looks to make trouble. As a sales rep who spent most days on his feet, he’d always been active and independent. But advanced osteoarthritis in his hip was slowing him down, [...]

Recent events at Blacktown Hospital in Sydney’s west have raised serious concerns about patient care and the resourcing of the public health system. In one widely reported case, patients were left waiting on the floor [...]

Over the past few months, the Law Partners team in Victoria has been representing our client, Nadine Lont, in a medical negligence matter. Contributing to a stronger and safer community. This case directly relates to [...]

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

Julia created a birth plan ahead of her daughter’s delivery day in December 2022.  She asked for any procedures and risks to be explained to her, and wanted the choice to grant consent before important [...]

When Julie arrived at her local hospital at 40 weeks pregnant, she was excited to give birth to her second child and enter the next phase of family life. Unfortunately, the ordeal ahead would result [...]

If you or your baby have been injured following a forceps delivery you might have lots of questions about how this could happen and what to do next. For example, injuries can be caused by [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]