Are You Eligible to Make a Claim for Medical Negligence?
If you have suffered an injury, loss or damage as a result of the care provided by a dentist, oral surgeon or other healthcare practitioner, you may be entitled to a claim for damages.
A poor outcome resulting from your treatment does not in itself establish an entitlement to claim. What needs to be proven is that the treatment was negligent and that the provider breached their duty of care to you.
Why are Brydens Lawyers the Right Representation for You?
Brydens Lawyers are the experts in the prosecution of medical negligence cases. Our firm has dental 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 fully informed every step of the way and can understand the process and what is involved in a successful dental negligence claim. Medical negligence 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 operates with a ‘No Win – No Fee’ policy for our professional time spent on the investigation of your claim. What this means is that if a personal injury or compensation client is unsuccessful in their claim, then Brydens Lawyers will not raise a tax invoice for having acted on behalf of the client. You can find more information about how this works on 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 Dental Negligence 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 even if your treatment is ongoing, you must consult a legal representative early to ensure your claim is lodged within the allowed timeframe.
If you believe you are entitled to compensation, then our dental negligence lawyers can help you. We understand that dealing with medical malpractice matters can be difficult, and our team of experts are here to assist you. By engaging a medical negligence lawyer with Brydens Lawyers, you can receive assistance in claiming the compensation you deserve.
