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Doctor Negligence Lawyers
If the care you received from a doctor or GP falls below an acceptable standard leading to illness, injury, or worsened existing conditions, you may have the right to claim compensation for your pain and suffering and associated financial losses.
Take action today and secure the justice you deserve by contacting our experienced Doctor Negligence Lawyers.
We specialise in Doctor Malpractice claims
Your GP plays an important role in the provision of healthcare as your GP is often your first point of contact when you are feeling unwell. As your first point of contact, your GP is responsible for identifying the differential diagnoses that could be responsible for making you feel unwell. To do so, your GP must carefully listen to your health complaints, take a detailed record of your symptoms, obtain a comprehensive medical history, and perform a thorough physical examination. Those steps enable your GP to identify the appropriate diagnostic investigations that are necessary to assist your GP to work through the differential diagnoses and make a diagnosis. Once your GP makes a diagnosis, your GP would either provide you with a treatment plan or refer you to other doctors, such as specialists, for further management and treatment. Usually, the sooner that an accurate diagnosis is made, the sooner you receive appropriate treatment and begin to improve. Of course, this depends on your condition.
Unfortunately, things do not always go as they should. For example, you might present to a GP and rather than carefully listening to you, the GP might dismiss your concerns and rush you out the door. This may result in a misdiagnosis with inappropriate treatment, or a delay in diagnosis and treatment of your condition. A misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis of a condition are associated with poor health outcomes such as worsening of symptoms, progression, and evolution of a condition, and, in cases involving cancer, metastasis and poor prognosis.
If you or a loved one have suffered injury due to a GP failing to make an accurate diagnosis and failing to either provide you with necessary treatment or refer you for necessary treatment in a timely fashion, you may have a claim for compensation. Garling and Co Lawyers are equipped with years of experience with similar claims and will be able to assist you to bring a claim for compensation.
Types of Claims
There are numerous types of GP and Doctor failures, such as:
- Delayed diagnosis compensation
- Misdiagnosis
- Prescribe the wrong medication
- Failure to provide or arrange treatment
- Failure to follow up or act upon test results
- Failure to organise testing
- Failure to adequately examine
Talk to Garling & Co Lawyers today
Navigating medical negligence claims can be intricate within the realm of compensation law. However, you can find solace in our team of skilled medical negligence lawyers, boasting over 30 years of experience, who will guide you through the entire process. We will meticulously evaluate your case, explain all the intricacies involved, and ensure complete transparency before proceeding with any legal actions.
To discuss your claim with our highly knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers, please reach out to us at 02 8329 9500. Alternatively, you can fill out our confidential case assessment form, free of charge and without any obligation, and expect a response within 24 hours.
We’ve helped hundreds of people win their compensation claims
At Garling & Co, our goal is to win your medical negligence claim and we won’t stop fighting for you. We’ve successfully helped hundreds of medical malpractice sufferers across NSW win their compensation claims and relieve some of the burdens they face. To see how we’ve helped people just like you, take a look at our Testimonials page.
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Other Types of Medical Negligence Claims
Delayed Medical Diagnosis Claims
If you have experienced a delay in the timely diagnosis and treatment of your medical condition, such as a failure by your doctor to identify it or refer you to a specialist as necessary, you may be eligible to pursue a medical negligence claim.Take action today and secure the justice you deserve by contacting our experienced Doctor Negligence Lawyers.
Failure to examine negligence claims
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Doctor Liability for Failure to Follow up or act upon Test Results
If you or a loved one have suffered as a result of a GP overlooking abnormal test results or failing to act on test results, you may have a medical negligence claim. Contact Garling and Co. Lawyers today. Our specialist solicitors will advise you of your legal rights and the steps required to bring a claim for compensation.
Failure To Refer for Further Testing
If you or a loved one are suffering as a result of a failure of a GP to request appropriate diagnostic investigations, or any diagnostic investigations you may have a medical negligence claim. At Garling and Co. Lawyers, we have specialist solicitors that will be able to assist you to bring a claim for compensation.
Failure To Refer
For most patients suffering from illness, the first point of contact when seeking medical care will be their GP. A doctor might be deemed negligent if he or she fails to recognise that a patient needs to be referred to a specialist, usually via a hospital, for further tests and treatment.
Medication Error Lawyers Sydney
Medication, prescription, and anesthesia errors, whether they occur during the initial prescription or during administration, are surprisingly common and result in thousands of preventable injuries each year.Take action today and secure the justice you deserve by contacting our experienced Medication Error Lawyers.
What Our Clients
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Featured Testimonial
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with this workers Compensation team. When I first reached out, I was completely overwhelmed and unsure about the process. I hit rock bottom - unable to return to work, struggling emotionally, and feeling like I had no direction. From the very beginning, the solicitors were nothing short of amazing. They were patient, understanding and incredibly supportive at a time when I needed it most. They took the time to explain every step in a way I could understand, never making me feel rushed or alone. Their professionalism was matched only by their compassion and that combination made all the difference. Throughout the entire journey, I felt heard, respected and genuinely cared for. They fought for me when I didn’t have the strength to fight for myself and thanks to their dedication, I was able to get the outcome I needed to rebuild my life. If you’re unsure, scared or feeling lost like I was, I can confidently say you will be in the best hands with this team. They helped me through one of the hardest chapters of my life, and I am truly grateful. I can’t thank or recommend Garling & Co Lawyers enough.
Matthew Garling and his team have provided incredible support and guidance throughout my MVA damages claim this year, and I can’t thank them enough for making this journey feel like such a breeze. When I initially engaged Garling & co, I had no understanding of what was ahead. I was anxious and unsure about the process, while also navigating the physical challenges of my injuries. With assurance that my matter was being handled with high level of expertise, professionalism and integrity, I was able to focus on recovery instead. Throughout the process, Matthew and Allison have been honest, straightforward and efficient in all communication; being a supportive buffer in all dealings with the insurer, and consistently committed to a successful outcome. The outcome was excellent, and it is with huge relief and great thanks that I can put this matter behind me. I would highly recommend the services of Garling and co for any injury claims of a similar nature, and I’m forever grateful to Matthew and his team.
A big thank you to Matthew for his expertise, dedication, and genuine care in handling my matter. The outcome exceeded my expectations, and I am truly grateful for the excellent work of his entire team. Outstanding results - highly recommended.
Why Should I Choose Garling&Co Lawyers?
At Garling&Co Lawyers, we treat our clients with respect and support through what can be difficult process. Our lawyers have extensive experience and are all Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Here are some key reasons to choose us.
Doctor Negligence Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors owe patient a duty to take reasonble care in the provision of medical care and treatment. If you have suffered an injury as a result of a doctor’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation if you are able to prove that the doctor treated you in a manner that was inconsistent with the accepted standards of care thereby likely caused in your injury.
If you suspect that you have suffered an injury as a result of a doctor’s negligence, it is wise to seek legal advice from experienced medical malpractice lawyers. An experienced lawyer would be able to assist you by conducting a thorough investigation and give you advice on your legal rights and options moving forward. An experienced lawyer would also guide you through the different categories of compensation and the legislative thresholds and framework governing compensation.
You may also choose to approach the Health Care Complaints Commission of NSW and submit a complaint against a doctor in relation to the unsatisfactory treatment that you received. A complaint to the HCCC may result in disciplinary proceedings or punitive consequences for the doctor.
In order to prove that a doctor was negligent, you would have to prove that the doctor breached his or her duty of care by failing to provide you with reasonable care and that the failure to do so was a necessary condition of you sustaining your injury. These are matters for expert medical opinion. Your lawyers would have to thoroughly review your medical records and identify the doctor’s shortcomings. Your lawyers will then obtain expert medical opinion in support of the allegations that the doctor failed to provide you with reasonable care and treatment. Expert medical opinion will also be required to establish the relationship between the doctor’s negligence and your injury.
The value of your claim depends on the nature, extent, severity and duration of your injury and its impact on your capacity to function on a day-to-day basis, attend to your personal care and activities of daily living, and, your capacity to work. Generally, compensation can be awarded for pain and suffering, past and future treatment expenses, past and future personal care and domestic assistance, past and future loss of income and any necessary housing or vehicle modifications.
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