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If you’ve received medical treatment that was negligent, unreasonably delayed or misdiagnosed in Victoria, 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 Victoria? 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 Melbourne 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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The Law Partners team in Victoria is representing our client in a medical negligence matter relating to recent deaths at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

What medical negligence payouts can I claim in Victoria?

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

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.

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 Victoria?

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 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.

Michael Pasarro is an Associate at Law Partners. He specialises in Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

Michael Passaro

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The critical aspect of successfully managing cases is an understanding that no two are the same. I bring a well thought out strategy to every matter I engage with to make sure that I’m delivering the best outcomes for my clients.

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Solicitor

I strive to empower individuals to seek justice when they need it. In this way, justice can be such a powerful tool in creating positive change within our community.

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Solicitor

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Jade Vitagliano is a Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice areas are Medical Negligence and Public Liability.

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Team Leader – Senior Paralegal

Through constructive communication, it’s my job to ensure our clients know that they have a reliable, honest and extremely capable legal team who are always available to them.

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Courtney Murfin

Senior Paralegal

My focus is always on being understanding and empathetic. This allows me to comprehend what each individual’s needs may be so that I can assist them throughout their claim process.

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Tahnee Parlby is a Senior Paralegal at Law Partners. Her practice area is Motor Accident Injury.

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Senior Paralegal

My professional philosophy is always ensuring the client is well informed. Navigating the compensation system can be daunting without the appropriate guidance, which is why I always make myself available to answer any questions throughout the claims process.

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Special Counsel

I get to know my clients as people, not as injuries. This allows me to achieve the best possible outcome for themselves, and their families.

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Paralegal

I take a highly personalised approach to every case, recognising that each client has unique needs and circumstances.

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Senior Law Clerk

I try to simplify the legal process for my clients as much as possible and keep them updated throughout their claim. It’s very important to me that my clients have peace of mind knowing their legal team is with them every step of the way.

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Gerald Fong

Law Clerk

I believe in prioritising client needs and well-being above all else, providing compassionate and comprehensive representation throughout the claim process.

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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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Cassandra Pimentel

Senior Paralegal

My guiding priority is to always act with my client’s best interest at heart, which I believe helps to achieve the positive outcomes they deserve.

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