Medical Misdiagnosis Lawyers in Melbourne and Victoria.

Name: Medical misdiagnosis lawyers in Victoria
Brand: Law Partners
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When symptoms are misdiagnosed or a diagnosis is delayed, it can have a profound effect on your health and prognosis, and potentially result in additional injury or illness. If this has happened to you in Victoria, you might be entitled to medical misdiagnosis compensation.

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 your Victorian misdiagnosis claim.

Medical misdiagnosis generally involves decisions that cause delays in treatment, incorrect treatment or no treatment at all.

We’ve helped many people get compensation for medical misdiagnosis, but we understand your situation is unique, and you’re different from every one of them. Getting you more compensation starts with building a personal relationship with you, to truly understand your situation.

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

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Our medical misdiagnosis lawyers will get you more compensation.

Complications caused by misdiagnosis often mean time off work, unplanned 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 misdiagnosis. We look beyond your illness, to understand your work, family, social and financial situation. Then we look at what’s changed. For many of our clients, misdiagnosis has led to a range of life complications and health issues. By getting to know you personally we identify these issues and claim all your entitlements. That’s why you’ll get more compensation with Law Partners on your side.

What are some examples of medical misdiagnosis?

Making the wrong diagnosis.

A typical example is when a patient who presents with chest pain is diagnosed with a relatively minor condition such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when in fact the patient’s symptoms are caused by a more serious condition such as a heart attack or a pulmonary embolism and no steps are taken to diagnose or treat those conditions.

Missed diagnosis.

This typically occurs when the patient is certified as fit, when in fact he or she suffers from a medical condition that could have been diagnosed at the time of certification.

Failure to diagnose a related or unrelated disease.

This occurs when the medical practitioner diagnoses and treats only one condition, when the patient’s symptoms are caused by more than one condition. This leaves the undiagnosed condition untreated and allows it to progress further and affect the patient’s prognosis.

Delayed diagnosis.

This usually occurs when the medical practitioner fails to obtain a proper history or refer the patient for appropriate investigations to rule out a particular condition.

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.

What can I claim for medical misdiagnosis in Victoria?

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.
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.

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How our Victorian medical misdiagnosis lawyers can help you.

Your medical misdiagnosis 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 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 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.

Medical misdiagnosis FAQs.

What are some examples of misdiagnosed illnesses and conditions in Victoria?

Illnesses and conditions that are sometimes misdiagnosed resulting in a worse outcome for the patient include:

Cancer
Heart attack
Meningitis
Stroke
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
MS
Fibromyalgia
Mental illness

For example, a heart attack can be misdiagnosed as anxiety or indigestion; however, it can be deadly without timely treatment.

How much do you get for a medical misdiagnosis claim in Victoria?

Your medical misdiagnosis compensation payout will depend on the extent of your injuries or illness and the impact they have on your life. Here are two examples of medical misdiagnosis claims and payouts:

Case 1: Misdiagnosis of appendicitis – $750k

This patient went to her doctor with abdominal pain and was misdiagnosed as having an ovarian cyst.
She was eventually diagnosed with a ruptured appendix seven days after her initial examination.
As a result, she has suffered long term physical and psychological issues, which could have been avoided had the appendicitis not been misdiagnosed.
This patient was awarded a medical misdiagnosis compensation payout of $750k.

Case 2: Paraplegia caused by delayed diagnosis – $4.5M

The patient presented at hospital with severe neck pain.
The hospital misdiagnosed him as having a muscle strain.
He eventually collapsed at home and became unresponsive.
He was rushed into surgery where it was found he had a cervical spinal epidural abscess caused by a Staph infection.
Despite undergoing surgery, the patient was left paraplegic and spent the next four months in hospital.
This patient was awarded a medical misdiagnosis payout amount of $4.5M to cover his losses and pain and suffering and to support his future care and treatment expenses.

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How long do I have to submit my medical misdiagnosis claim in Victoria?

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 misdiagnosis lawyers to get advice on your situation.

How do no win no fee medical misdiagnosis lawyers work?

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.

You’re in safe hands with Law Partners.

Your medical misdiagnosis 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.

Shane Butcher
NSW
VIC

Partner

NSW

VIC

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

Michael Passaro
VIC

Senior Managing Solicitor

VIC

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
VIC

Solicitor

VIC

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Samantha Green
VIC

Solicitor

VIC

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
VIC

Associate

VIC

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 Di Micco
VIC

Practice Specialist

VIC

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
VIC

Law Clerk

VIC

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
VIC

Senior Managing Solicitor

VIC

I treat every case like it’s personal. Because for my clients, it is. I’m here to uncover every detail, challenge every assumption, and stand by them every step of the way.

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Sia Lewis
VIC

Senior Paralegal

VIC

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

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Katelyn Vanderkolk
VIC

Managing TPD Specialist

VIC

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
VIC

Senior TPD Specialist

VIC

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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Cassandra Pimentel
VIC

Law Clerk

VIC

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
VIC

TPD Specialist

VIC

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

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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 listen and match you with an expert medical negligence lawyer who specialises in medical misdiagnosis 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.

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