Category: Medical Negligence
Navigating the Emergency Room: A Guide for Serious Illness
How to Make a Serious Medical Negligence Claim in Sydney
How Can I Tell If My Injury Was Caused by Medical Negligence?
Medical Negligence Compensation in NSW: What You Can Claim?
Entitlement To Medical Negligence Compensation In NSW If you are living with an ongoing injury because of medical negligence in NSW, it is essential to seek legal advice so you can understand your entitlements to compensation, specifically the different categories of compensation, how compensation is calculated, and the factors that affect the compensation that is […]
Cosmetic Procedures: Protecting Yourself with Safe Practices
Just like any medical procedure, there are inherent risks involved in cosmetic procedures. This article highlights the importance of choosing qualified practitioners and facilities to minimise the risks of injury and complications. Importance of Registered Medical Professionals: The Health Care Complaints Commission of New South Wales (HCCC) plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety. […]
Medical Negligence -v- Medical Malpractice
At the end of the day, both terms describe the same thing, that being: An act or omission by a medical professional or institution that causes an injury to a patient or someone under their care, and; The act or omission departed from the expected medical standard. To make a medical negligence claim you will […]
The Importance of Evidence in Medical Negligence
Depending on your injuries and the nature of your case, it will not always be necessary to consult a doctor. The expert may write their report on the papers, this means that the medico-legal expert will prepare your report using your existing reports, statements, scans, and any other relevant medical investigations. If you have a […]
The Process of Commencing Your Medical Negligence Claim
The value of your claim will determine whether your claim is filed in the District Court of NSW or the Supreme Court of NSW. District Court claims must be worth $750,000 or less Supreme Court claims must be worth more than $750,000 Particulars The defendant will request particulars o your claim. “Particulars” are simply questions […]
Limitation periods: Do you know how much time you have to make your claim?
Disclaimer This article is not legal advice and is for general information only. Limitation periods are complex and the law to subject to frequent changes which may not be updated on this page. You should always contact a lawyer for specific relating to your situation and any potential limitation periods. What do you mean by […]