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Australia's Largest Specialist Personal Injury Firm
No win, no fee
WINNER Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year

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Birth Injury Lawyers in Melbourne and Victoria – Birth Defects.

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The birth of a baby should be a special time in life. But for some it becomes an incredibly challenging time, when the baby is born with a birth defect that was caused by negligence or not picked up prior to the birth. We have extensive experience representing parents whose babies have birth defects caused by negligence.

At Law Partners, 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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A more personal approach to birth defect compensation in Victoria.

Many birth defects are caused by genetic disorders, however some are caused by outside factors like the pregnant mother taking incorrectly prescribed medication. In these cases, the birth defects could have been prevented if the treating medical practitioner had exercised reasonable skill and care.

We’ve helped many parents claim compensation on behalf of their babies, but we understand your situation is unique, and different from every one of them. Getting more compensation for your baby starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.

There’s no cost to speak to a Victorian medical negligence lawyer, tell your side of the story, and find out how much you can claim.

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

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Our Victorian birth defect lawyers will get you more compensation.

Having a baby with a birth defect can mean time off work for you or your partner, significant expenses, and financial stress. But we’re here to help. We get to know you and your family to learn about your life before your baby’s birth. We take time to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed, to understand the full impact on your life and the future implications for your baby. By getting to know you personally we identify all the implications and claim all of your baby’s entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.

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Our Victorian lawyers are experienced in birth injury claims.

There are several situations or injuries that can lead to medical negligence and birth defect compensation claims.

You can claim compensation for birth defects that could have been prevented if the treating medical practitioner had exercised reasonable skill and care. In addition, when an unpreventable birth defect is diagnosed early, and the parents are not financially prepared to care for a child who requires extensive medical care and assistance, sometimes with the advice of a medical practitioner, termination is considered the best option.

In cases where a medical practitioner fails to diagnose a serious birth defect prior to the baby being born or fails to provide appropriate advice to the parents about the child’s birth defect, this can give rise to a medical negligence claim.

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 birth injury lawyer.


Getting started.

Tell us about your claim.

Speak with one of our friendly medical negligence lawyers today and find out if you can claim. It’s a free service for you.

We’ll get to know you.

Your medical negligence lawyer 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. The choice to proceed is all yours.

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What birth defect compensation can I claim on my baby’s behalf in Victoria?

The financial cost of taking care of children who have birth defects can significantly exceed what an average family can afford, and can include the cost of:

  • Equipment, therapeutic aids, computers and technology.
  • Medical treatment, therapy and medication.
  • Special needs schooling or educational programs.
  • Home and vehicle modifications.
  • Additional costs of holidaying and engaging in recreational activities.

In the case of birth defects caused by negligence, most of these expenses are recoverable from the negligent medical practitioner. In addition, you may be able to claim compensation on your child’s behalf for:

  • Pain and suffering, which is known as non-economic loss.
  • Past and future loss of earnings and superannuation.
  • The cost of past and future care and assistance with personal, domestic, household and property maintenance tasks including any care and assistance provided in the past by family and friends.
  • The cost of fund management, if you or the child doesn’t have the capacity to manage financial affairs.

How our Victorian birth defect lawyers can help you.

Your birth injury lawyer will listen and assess whether you have a valid claim, and if so we’ll examine your medical records to determine whether they support an allegation of medical negligence.

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

Once we’ve established the likelihood of success with your birth trauma compensation claim, we’ll sit down with you and advise you on all your options.

If you decide to proceed, we’ll prepare your claim by compiling evidence including medical records, witness statements, medical reports, and forensic accounting reports to substantiate your claim.


Birth defect claim FAQs.

We understand that making a claim against a medical practitioner is a big decision, and one that may be causing you some stress.

Remember that when you claim compensation on behalf of your baby, you’re seeking a settlement from the insurer of the hospital or specialist to compensate your baby for losses. It’s a settlement your baby is entitled to and deserves to receive if they’ve been financially impacted by negligence.

If you’re having trouble deciding, you’re welcome to simply call one of our birth injury lawyers and have a confidential conversation. There’s no pressure or obligation to proceed with a claim if you’re not ready, and we’ll always be here when you need us.

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.

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.


You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your birth injury lawyer is backed by a team of Victorian 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

Senior Managing Solicitor

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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Renee McCarthy

Solicitor

I never undervalue the impact of kindness, patience and courtesy – it’s vital for ensuring clients have a sense of stability and trust in their solicitor during times of uncertainty.

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Samantha Green

Solicitor

I aspire to work closely with my clients to ensure they feel heard, understood, and supported in pursuit of a fair outcome for their claim.

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Jacob van der Heyden

Associate

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

Jade Di Micco

Practice Specialist

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

Courtney Murfin

Law Clerk

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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Catie Norman

Senior Managing Solicitor

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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Sia Lewis

Paralegal

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

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Katelyn Vanderkolk

Managing TPD Specialist

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

Senior TPD Specialist

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.

Shane Butcher

Partner

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

Law Clerk

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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Nancel Robles

TPD Specialist

I approach each case with empathy and compassion, recognising the human element behind every legal matter.

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Why should I choose a Law Partners birth injury lawyer?

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

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

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

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

We win over 99% of our cases, offer a ‘no win no fee’ guarantee, and pride ourselves in winning you more compensation.

Do I have a case?

Our senior lawyers will assess your case for free.


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I would like to thank Gerald and Emily at Law Partners Melbourne for their great service. They explained and kept me informed throughout the process. It took less than 3 months to finalise my claim. I would recommend Law Partners to anyone seeking assistance on their TPD claim.

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I was honored to work with Law Partners and to have met Ajla. She helped me with previous employment issues that were very stressful. She was very generous with her time and was always caring and compassionate. And she really strived to get us the end result we desired and had thought was near impossible. She and Law Partners renewed our faith in the Legal System and humanity in general. Thank you Ajla.

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Believe me when I say I normally have alot to complain about however my experience with law partners was nothing short of amazing. My claim was successful in 8 months. It has given me a chance at life. A massive thank you to Katelyn Vanderkolk and Anita Pellizzon for their outstanding expertise and relentless efforts. This would not have been possible without them. If you’re thinking about going for a TPD claim then this is the place to call. Don’t hesitate or get nervous and prolong your suffering, I’ve been there I know that feeling. Call Lawpartners – you’ll get the help you need here.
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