Are You Eligible to Make a Medical Negligence Claim?
It is not uncommon for medical negligence claims to involve an allegation that there has been a delayed diagnosis by a treating doctor or other healthcare professional.
In establishing medical negligence, it is necessary to satisfy a court that the failure to diagnose correctly or efficiently resulted in injury, loss or damage. That is, a failure to diagnose in itself may not be sufficient to establish liability on the part of the doctor or the healthcare professional. However, if an incorrect or late diagnosis has led to loss, injury or damage, then you may be able to make a medical negligence claim.
Why Are Brydens Lawyers the Right Representation for You?
If you believe you are the victim of medical negligence, then we can help. Brydens Lawyers are the experts in the prosecution of medical negligence cases. Our firm has medical malpractice lawyers who are experts in their field, as well as a panel of medical experts available to give evidence in court against doctors, hospitals or other healthcare practitioners who have been negligent in the treatment of their patients.
Our medical negligence lawyers specialise in reviewing medical records, liaising with medical experts and breaking down complicated legal and medical issues for our clients. This is to ensure that clients of Brydens Lawyers are kept properly informed every step of the way so that they can understand the process and what is involved in a successful medical negligence claim. Medical negligence law and personal injury law can be complex, and our team of professionals are here to help you navigate the different processes involved in making medical negligence claims.
Brydens Lawyers has a ‘No Win – No Fee’ policy. This means that if your personal injury or compensation claim is unsuccessful, then we do not get paid. If you would like to know about our policy, then please visit our no win – no fee page.
What Kind of Medical Negligence Compensation Can You Claim?
If you are a victim of medical malpractice, then there are different types of damages available that you may be able to claim:
Non-economic loss, which includes damages for pain and suffering.
Past and future medical expenses and out-of-pocket expenses.
Loss of income and any damage done to your ability to earn an income in the future.
Past and future loss of superannuation benefits.
Past and future paid services such as home cleaning or nursing assistance.
The value of services provided to you by family and friends without charge.
Past and future medical aids and equipment such as wheelchairs.
Home modifications such as those required to make a home wheelchair accessible.
Vehicle modifications.
Additional costs incurred in connection with continuing disabilities, for example, additional cost of holidays due to special needs.
A contribution towards your legal costs and disbursements.
Medical malpractice claims vary. Damages are very specific to each individual’s situation and assessing your claim for damages will be a central part of the service provided to you by our medical negligence team.
When Should You Consult a Lawyer About Making a Claim?
If you have suffered from any form of medical negligence, then you need to engage proper legal advice and representation as soon as possible. There are strict time limits around lodging a medical negligence claim, so you must consult a legal representative early to ensure your claim is lodged within the allowed timeframe. This is true even if your treatment is ongoing.
