Hospital negligence lawyers.

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If you’ve received treatment in hospital that was negligent, unreasonably delayed, or misdiagnosed, speak to a hospital negligence lawyer from Australia’s Largest specialist personal injury firm.

We ask more questions and get to know you personally. It’s how we spot the things others don’t, so you get more compensation.

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Can I claim compensation for hospital negligence?

You can make a hospital negligence claim (also known as a hospital malpractice claim) if you’ve suffered a physical or psychological injury, developed an illness, or if an existing condition has been made worse because of negligent treatment by a medical professional in a hospital.

If you’re not sure whether you’ve been a victim of hospital negligence, consider these questions:

Did my treatment at hospital result in an injury, illness, or other loss?
Was my treatment below the standard expected from a medical professional?
Would my injury, illness, or loss have been avoided with better medical care?

There’s no cost speak to a hospital negligence lawyer and get advice on how much compensation you can claim.

We’ll get you more compensation.

Injuries and illnesses caused by hospital negligence often mean time off work, unplanned expenses and financial stress. But your situation is unique, and your injury or illness may have led to other health issues and complications. We’ll ask more questions and get to know you personally, to understand all your issues and their impact on your life. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with a Law Partners hospital negligence lawyer on your side.

What can I claim for?

Here are some examples of situations that can lead to a hospital negligence claim:

Misdiagnosis that causes a condition to worsen
Negligent treatment by doctors or nurses
Administration of incorrect medication
Delayed diagnosis
Substandard examinations that cause a condition to go unnoticed
Misreading or ignoring laboratory results
Wrongful death

Hospital negligence claims can involve any area of medicine, including:

Emergency Medicine
Surgery
Cosmetic surgery
Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Obstetrics

If you’re not sure whether you’re entitled to make a claim, you can call 13 15 15 and get free advice from a hospital negligence lawyer.

Getting started.

Tell us about your claim.

Speak to one of our friendly solicitors today and find out if you can claim.

We’ll get to know you.

Our solicitor will ask more questions and get to know you personally to work out everything you’re entitled to.

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. You decide if you want to proceed – there’s no obligation.

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A specialist lawyer will review your circumstances and tell you how much you can claim.

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How much can I claim for hospital negligence?

Hospital negligence payouts range from tens of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars. Depending on the severity of your injuries, the total compensation amount can include:

Lost income – the amount of income you’ve lost through time off work.
Medical expenses – resulting from your injuries or illness.
Travel expenses – to and from medical appointments and treatment.
Domestic assistance – the cost of getting help with home duties.
Pain and suffering – an amount to compensate you for your pain and suffering, based on the extent of your injuries.
Future losses – for example, your future earnings that you will miss out on as a result of your injuries.

How we can help you.

Your hospital negligence lawyer will assess your situation and form an opinion on whether you have a valid claim.

We’ll go through your medical records to determine whether they support an allegation of negligence by the hospital.

We’ll consult one or more qualified medical professionals and get written reports to back up the allegation of negligence.

Once we’ve established the likelihood of success with your claim, we’ll advise you on your options.

If you decide to proceed, we’ll prepare your claim by compiling all of the evidence needed including medical records, witness statements, medical reports and forensic accounting reports to substantiate your claim. All backed by our no win no fee, no disbursements guarantee.

You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your hospital negligence lawyer is backed by a team of specialists including paralegals, medico-legal experts, forensic accountants and barristers. So you’re in safe hands with Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm.

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Special Counsel

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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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Solicitor

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Frequently asked questions.

What’s the hospital negligence claim process?

Hospital negligence claims are complex, so it’s important to get good advice and engage the services of a specialist hospital 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 hospital 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 hospital 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.

Can I sue a hospital for negligence?

Most hospital negligence claims in Australia settle by way of mediation, where all parties agree on a settlement. However, if mediation fails, then your claim may need to proceed to a hearing in order to claim compensation. Before you decide whether you wish to pursue legal action, it’s important to get legal advice from a specialist hospital negligence lawyer to understand the chances of your claim succeeding.

How long do I have to submit my claim?

In NSW, 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 hospital negligence lawyers to get advice on your situation.

Can I make a hospital negligence claim on my own without a lawyer?

There are some personal injury claims, like car accident claims, where you can submit your own claim without using a lawyer. However, hospital negligence claims are complex, and engaging the right medical experts and gathering evidence to support your claim requires skill and experience. So it’s very difficult to make a successful claim on your own without a lawyer. In fact, even a personal injury lawyer who doesn’t usually do medical negligence claims is unlikely to get the result an experienced hospital negligence lawyer will get for you.

Why should I choose Law Partners?

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

We’ll match you with a lawyer who specialises in hospital negligence compensation claims like yours.

We’ll build a personal relationship with you and your family to make sure we understand the true impact of your injuries.

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

We win over 99% of our cases and pride ourselves in winning more compensation.

Do I have a case?

Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.

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