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If you’ve received medical treatment in NSW that was negligent, unreasonably delayed or misdiagnosed, you may be entitled to medical negligence compensation.

It costs nothing to find out how much you can claim. And when you choose Law Partners, your medical negligence lawyer will take time to get to know you personally and uncover all your entitlements. So you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.

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Claiming medical negligence in NSW? Start here.

If you’ve been injured or become ill because your treatment fell below the standard of care and skill that a reasonable professional would have provided in the same circumstances, then it’s likely to be medical negligence.

If medical negligence has caused you to suffer any loss, such as lost wages or additional treatment or care expenses, then it’s likely you can claim medical negligence compensation.

Common claims include misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, birth injuries or defects, and nervous shock claims.

Yes, you can call us and get free advice over the phone. If it looks like you have a case, we can fund your medical negligence claim including the expert medical reports needed as evidence, and you’ll only need to pay us if we win.

We don’t just process claims. We’ll match you with a specialist medical negligence lawyer, build a personal relationship with you and your family, and look beyond your obvious injuries to claim absolutely everything you’re entitled to, including any lump sums. This makes a big difference to the amount of compensation you receive.

Our Sydney medical negligence lawyers are here to help with your claim.

Medical negligence compensation claims can be complex, but our lawyers have a strong track record of success – we win over 99% of our cases. Here are some examples of claims we can help you with:

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GP and hospital claims.

Our specialist medical negligence lawyers can assist you with claims for doctor, hospital, or surgical negligence, or in situations relating to misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or medical malpractice.

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Birth-related claims.

Our expert birth negligence lawyers can assist you with claims for injuries to mothers or injuries to babies, or for birth defects caused by medical negligence.

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Clinical claims.

Our specialist medical negligence lawyers can assist you with clinical claims for injuries experienced during negligent cosmetic surgery or through dental negligence.

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What medical negligence payouts can I claim in NSW?

Medical negligence compensation payouts can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars.

Read our guide Examples of Medical Negligence Payouts in Australia to learn more. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your total amount of compensation entitlements can include the following:

Medical negligence compensation entitlements:
Lost income

The amount of income you’ve lost through time off work due to injuries and/or pain and suffering.

Medical expenses

The costs for ongoing treatment required due to the medical negligence you’ve experienced.

Travel expenses

The costs for any travel to and from medical appointments and treatment related to medical negligence.

Domestic assistance

Financial support for assistance and services to help manage home duties following negligent treatment.

Pain and suffering

An amount of financial compensation for pain and suffering, based on the extent of your injuries due to medical negligence.

Future losses

A compensation payment to cover the future earnings you will miss out on, due to your injuries as a result of medical negligence.


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Your medical negligence lawyer will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

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We’ll offer to start your claim.

We’ll explain how we can claim all your compensation and give you our ‘no win no fee’ guarantee. The choice to proceed is all yours.

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Medical Negligence FAQs.

A no win no fee medical negligence lawyer offers to run your case for you and only get paid when you win. If you choose the right lawyer, it’s an excellent option that allows you to pursue your claim without any risk, but it’s important to check the lawyer’s costs agreement to fully understand what’s covered. With some no win no fee lawyers, you can still end up having to pay thousands of dollars in disbursements if your case is unsuccessful.

This is because their no win no fee agreements cover their professional fees but not the costs they incur. At Law Partners, our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee covers all our costs and disbursements as well as our professional fees, so you can pursue your claim with peace of mind.

Learn more about our no win no fee agreement works and how we can help you with your claim.

Medical negligence claims are complex, so it’s important to get good advice and engage the services of a specialist medical negligence lawyer. Your lawyer will engage one or more medical experts who have experience in medical negligence to carry out assessments, review your medical records, and provide a report detailing how your treatment was negligent.

We’ll manage this process for you, and we’ll cover the medical experts’ costs, so you won’t have to pay anything out of your own pocket. If your medical negligence claim is denied by the insurer, we then commence proceedings to take the matter to mediation. It’s at this stage that most claims are resolved and a settlement (i.e. a medical negligence payout to you) is agreed upon. In the minority of cases where a settlement isn’t reached, we’ll advise you about taking your claim to court to pursue compensation.

To learn more about the claims process, read our Medical Negligence Claims Guide.

You must lodge your statement of claim within three years of the claim being discoverable. However, long-stop periods and considerations can be given to children and people with disabilities. If you’ve exceeded a time limitation, it may be possible for us to argue that the injury was not discoverable until a later date. You can speak with one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers to get advice on your situation.

In Australia, three years is the general guideline for lodging a medical negligence claim. That’s why it’s important you act as soon as you believe that medical negligence has taken place, causing you an injury, illness, or loss. However, depending on the specifics of your negligence case, longer time limits can be considered, including for periods more than five years. So, it’s best to contact a medical negligence lawyer as soon as possible so that your situation can be assessed.

We’ve helped hundreds of clients get medical negligence payouts ranging from birth injuries to delayed diagnosis cases that led to a ruptured appendix, or even paraplegia. Depending on the level of severity, medical negligence compensation payouts can range from tens of thousands up to millions of dollars. Read our guide Examples of Medical Negligence Payouts in Australia to learn more.

Even if you’ve spoken to another lawyer and been told you don’t have a claim, you can call us for a second opinion. Our medical negligence lawyers have successfully pursued many claims that were rejected by other lawyers or insurers. We’re here to help, so get in touch today to discuss your claim and our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.


Why should I choose a Law Partners medical negligence lawyer in NSW?

Caring for our clients drives everything we do – that’s why thousands of Australians every year choose Law Partners for their medical negligence claims.

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We’ll listen and match you with an expert medical negligence lawyer who specialises in compensation claims just like yours.

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We’ll build a personal relationship with you to make sure we understand the impact medical negligence has had on your life.

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Your medical negligence compensation team will check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case.

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You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your medical negligence lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. Your team will work hard for you, check in with you regularly and always keep you up to date with your case. You’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

James David is a Solicitor at Law Partners. His practice area is Medical Negligence.

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Empathy is such an integral value for every successful personal injury solicitor because it enables you to truly understand the client’s circumstances and build a connection with them. And a strong solicitor/client connection is the foundation of a successful claim.

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Elizabeth Utting is a Managing Solicitor at Law Partners. She specialises in medical negligence.

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Senior Managing Solicitor

The best thing about being a personal injury lawyer is the chance to witness first-hand the sheer courage displayed by clients to want to reclaim their lives, despite all the hardship – it’s what inspires me to go above and beyond for them.

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James McAuley

General Counsel

The key to achieving a successful outcome is having a solicitor who is thorough, diligent, composed and always willing to act in the very best interest of the client, no matter what. This is the solicitor I strive to be for every one of my clients.

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Maria Aravena is a Managing Solicitor at Law Partners. Her speciality practice area is medical negligence.

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Managing Solicitor

Through all my communications with clients, I do everything in my power to explain things in a way they will understand so they’re comfortable with the progression of their claims.

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Shane Butcher is a Principal at Law Partners. He specialises in medical negligence, public liability and TPD.

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Principal

With over 15 years’ experience in personal injury law on my side, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of injured people and their families claim all the compensation they’re entitled to.

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Associate

With every claim, I do everything possible to ensure my clients are shown the compassion they deserve, are listened to and are always kept up to date in regards to the progress of their claim.

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