MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAWYERS
Secure a healthy future with Wyatts medical negligence lawyers.
START YOUR CLAIMVICTIM OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?
If you have been a victim of medical negligence or medical malpractice, which includes cosmetic or plastic surgery, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. Hospitals and medical professionals including doctors, nurses, dentist and others, as well as allied health professionals including physiotherapists, chiropractors and psychologists, are required to exercise reasonable care and skill in carrying out their duties.
The expert team of medical negligence lawyers at Wyatts can help with your claim.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE COMPENSATION?
If a medical organisation or practitioner breaches the duty of care they owe you when you are in their care, and as a result you are injured or permanently impaired, they may be liable for the harm they caused. When you place your trust in medical practitioners, they are obliged to exercise reasonable care when examining, diagnosing, advising and treating you. Failure to do so may result in you sustaining an injury, illness, disability or even death. They might also be liable for contributing to worsening any pre-existing injuries or illnesses you might have.
As one of Australia’s leading specialists Personal Injury Law Firms, Wyatts medical negligence lawyers are an expert team that is dedicated to helping you with your claim and proving medical negligence. If you think you are a victim of negligence or malpractice by a medical practitioner but you’re not sure if you can make a claim, call us for an obligation-free consultation.
Common examples of
negligence by medical practitioners:
- Failure to treat a patient’s medical condition in a proper and professional manner
- Failure to use reasonable care and skill to perform a medical procedure
- Failure to diagnose a patient’s condition
- Failure to diagnose a patient’s condition in a timely manner
- Failure to advise a patient of the risks associated with surgical procedures and prescriptions of medications
- Failure to correctly report and follow up patient test results
WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM
The range of damages that may be included in a medical negligence claim include:
- Past and future loss of income or earnings (including superannuation)
- Past and future medical, rehabilitation and other treatment-related expenses
- Cost of medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, mobility aids, hoists etc.)
- Home and vehicle modifications (such as ramps, support rails, inclinators etc.)
- Cost of domestic care and help (provided by family, friends or others)
- Pain and suffering, including psychological suffering
- Reduced enjoyment and quality of life
- A contribution to the legal costs incurred
COSMETIC SURGERY MALPRACTICE
When cosmetic or plastic surgeons fail to uphold their duty to exercise reasonable care and skill, this can result in what is commonly referred to as a ‘botched’ surgical procedure. Victims can sustain physical and psychological injuries, illnesses and even disabilities as a result of the actions of a negligent cosmetic or plastic surgeon.
If you think you have a claim, the medical negligence lawyers at Wyatts can help you to prepare your claim to ensure you get everything you are entitled to.
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HOW TO GET STARTED
The process of proving medical negligence and making a claim can be complicated, but we’ve done this for thousands of people just like you. We can help prepare your claim and keep you fully informed every step of the way.
Timing is important in making a compensation claim. As soon as you know you may have been a victim of medical negligence or malpractice, contact one of Wyatts medical negligence lawyers so you can be fully informed of all your options.
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CONTACT WYATTS
Tell us about the nature of your medical negligence claim. We’ll listen to you and take the time to get to know you so we can fully understand your situation, physical condition and needs.
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YOUR ELIGIBILITY
We will explain in simple terms what you are entitled to based on what you have told us. Then we’ll offer to get started working on your behalf.
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WE GET STARTED
You decide if you would like one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers to start your case. Then we get to work for you.
WYATTS MAKES IT EASY
Free initial consultation
No win no fee policy
Five convenient office locations
In-home consultation If you are unable to travel
We can talk to you in your preferred language
DON’T DELAY!
Most Australian states and territories have a three-year time limitation on making a medical negligence or malpractice claim. There can be some exceptions, but the most important thing is to contact a Wyatts medical negligence lawyer to get started.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When a medical practitioner or health professional causes harm because they are careless – failing to meet their duty of care – their actions may be medically negligent.
Proving medical negligence is complex and challenging, and expertise in medical compensation law is essential. Wyatts have the skills, knowledge, and dedication to pursue a successful medical negligence claim. Please contact us today to talk with one of our highly qualified team.
Claims can be made against medical practitioners, nurses and midwives, and allied health professionals.
Legally qualified medical practitioners include general practitioners, general surgeons, medical specialists, psychiatrists, and dentists. They are responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. They are required to appropriately refer patients for specialist treatment and to assess patients to determine if they are capable of working. Due to negligence and malpractice, medical practitioners can breach their duty of care across all aspects of their role.
Nurses, midwives, and allied health professions can also make errors that result in injury, illness, and disability. This situation can also give rise to a negligence action.
Allied health professionals include, but are not limited to, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, podiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners, pharmacists, optometrists, medical radiation practitioners, and Chinese medicine practitioners.
If you are uncertain as to whether you have been the victim of medical negligence or malpractice, please
contact us for a thorough and attentive consultation.
Provided the actions of the medical practitioner or health professional were negligent, medical negligence compensation can be awarded for:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of an injury or illness
- Failure to treat an injury, illness, or disability
- Failure to warn a patient about the effects of an injury or illness
- Failure to provide a referral to a specialist
- Inappropriate dosage or use of medication, or incorrect use of anaesthetic
- Surgical errors
- Negligent post-operative care
- Faulty technology, products, or equipment, including non-sterile surgical tools
- Errors involving pregnancy and childbirth
- Errors in paediatric care (i.e. infants and children)
- Failure to correctly warn of risks associated with treatment (e.g., drug interactions and side effects)
- Failure to obtain informed consent (e.g., patient received treatment without their agreement or without receiving full information)
If any of these unfortunate events occurred to you or your loved one, Wyatts offers a compassionate and attentive service to assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve. If you are uncertain as to whether you are eligible to claim compensation for medical negligence, please contact us for a thorough consultation.
In most circumstances, you have three years from the date at which you became aware of the negligence in which to commence your medical negligence claim. There are instances in which a claim can be made outside this 3-year period. Given the complexity of medical negligence cases, we advise that you act as soon as you become aware of the harm caused.
If you believe that you have been the victim of medical negligence, please contact us for a thorough consultation. We provide personalised, attentive, and compassionate service to help you achieve the compensation you deserve.
While medical procedures have risks, signing a waiver does not mean that a medical professional is exempt from acting with negligence. If negligence results in severe injury or sickness, there can be grounds for a medical negligence claim. Therefore, it’s important to understand your rights. Our experts in medical negligence can support you in this process.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
Medical negligence and malpractice claims can be complicated. If you think you have been a victim of medical negligence, you need to talk to an expert at Wyatts. Our medical negligence lawyers will treat you with care and respect, and carefully guide you through the process of making a compensation claim. When you need to reclaim your quality of life, the Wyatts team is here to help you every step of the way.
CONTACT USMEET OUR EXPERT TEAM
Julie Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Neville Wyatt
Solicitor Director
Mitchell Broom
Special Counsel
Silvia Thompson
Senior Associate, Motor Accident Practice Leader
Khristopher Narsimullu
Senior Associate, Work Injury Practice Leader
Kirstin Hansch
Chief of Staff
Georgia Barlow
Business Development Manager
Olivia Power
Senior Associate, Institutional Abuse Practice Leader
What Our Clients Say
L.
11. July, 2024.
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11. July, 2024.
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22. June, 2024.
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11. July, 2024.
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T.S.
11. July, 2024.
Wyatts took over my medical negligence claim from another firm that I wasn’t happy with. Wyatts prepared my claim for a hearing in the Supreme Court and negotiated a great settlement for me and my family. They treated me and my family with respect and sensitivity through this emotional time.
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11. July, 2024.
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11. July, 2024.
My life has been one big blur the last month or so and I never expected the result we got. I just wanted to extend my great appreciation towards you. You have defiantly gone above and beyond, and I am blessed to have found such a great solicitor like yourself. You have no idea how much this money will change my life and I can’t thank you enough.
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21. June, 2024.
My biggest fear was going to court again. Due to Camille and her team’s hard work, we managed to settle out of court, which was a dream come true. The settlement doesn’t take away the pain that the abuse caused me and what I have had to live with, but it certainly helps. An amazing outcome for myself and my family which would not have been possible without the dedication of Wyatts Compensation Lawyers.
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21. June, 2024.
I chose Wyatts because they were a highly reputable firm, and I would know who was handling my claim the whole time. The directors were available to speak to me if I had any concerns. After some medical appointments and some negotiation, they got a great result for me, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you, Neville and Julie.
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We’re proud to have helped thousands of people during their darkest moments, providing them with hope for a better future – and compensation to pay for it. With our expert legal advice and support, you will have the best possible chance of making a successful compensation claim.
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