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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.
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.
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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What Is Medical Negligence?
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.
Who Can I Make A Medical Negligence Claim Against?
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.
Are There Time Limits For Making A Medical Negligence Injury Claim?
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.
What Actions Or Errors Can Be Caused by Medical Negligence Or Malpractice?
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.
What if I signed a waiver? Does this nullify my chances of submitting a claim?
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.
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.
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Talk to us about your claim and we will give you expert advice and an obligation-free assessment at no cost to you. Our specialists know the law inside out and they will tell you honestly about your chances of making a successful claim and what the next steps are if you decide to go ahead.
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When we take on your claim you will never be out of pocket. If your case is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay our legal fees. You can have complete peace of mind when you work with Wyatts that your case is in good hands, and we are committed to getting the best result for you.
We care about you
If you’re suffering from physical or emotional injuries, and facing financial losses due to someone else’s actions, we understand the stress of your situation. Our team don’t just provide legal advice, but also the compassion, support and care you need to get your life back on track.
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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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