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Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
If you've been injured as a result of medical negligence during or after plastic or cosmetic surgery, you may be entitled to compensation to help with your recovery.
Garling & Co have cosmetic surgery lawyers who can help you bring about a claim for compensation.
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We Specialise in Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
Can I make a cosmetic surgery compensation claim?
Cosmetic surgery is a very personal decision and is one you’ve likely chosen to have performed on your body to make improvements to the way you look or to improve a pre-existing condition. This means that when cosmetic surgery doesn’t go right, it can be incredibly traumatic.
Thousands of Australians have cosmetic surgery procedures performed every year; however it continues to be one of the most unregulated medical industries in the country.
You have may a cosmetic surgery compensation claim if:
- It can be proved that the surgeon was inexperienced in the procedure and caused your harm
- There was poor or insufficient preoperative or postoperative planning or communication as part of the procedure
- The surgical technique was incorrect, and you were required to undergo corrective surgery to fix your surgeon’s mistakes
- The treatment recommended was incorrectly performed or not appropriate for you and you sustained some harm.
How The Claims
Process Works
From your first consultation to settlement, we guide you through every step of your claim so you know exactly what to expect.
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Understand what you are entitled to, the process and timeframe
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Proceed on a No Win No Fee basis
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Your case is built using the best experts to achieve the optimum result
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You will be kept updated throughout the process
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We will secure the financial result in the shortest possible timeframe
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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.
Cosmetic Surgery Negligence Claims
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to cosmetic surgery compensation claims, there are many different types of cosmetic surgery negligence that you may be able to claim for, including:
- Reconstructive facial surgery and grafts
- Rhinoplasty procedures (‘nose jobs’)
- Face lifts and chin tucks
- Breast augmentations
- Liposuction and gastric banding
- Labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation procedures
- Laser treatment
- Facial treatment resulting in burns
Whether you’re claiming breast surgery compensation, plastic surgery compensation or another type of cosmetic surgery compensation, you may be able to claim against either the individual or the company that performed your procedure.
Cosmetic surgery procedures can be dangerous, and your surgeon has a duty of care to keep you safe and provide you with a positive surgical outcome. If they (or the company they work for) has failed this duty of care, then you may be able to make a cosmetic surgery compensation claim against them.
The amount of compensation you receive as a result of your cosmetic surgery compensation claim will depend on the harm, suffering and/or loss that you have experienced as a result of your surgeon’s negligence.
The Garling & Co lawyers working on your cosmetic surgery negligence claim may be able to secure a repayment for you that covers:
- Your loss of enjoyment of life/pain and suffering
- Loss of income (past and future)
- Care provided for you by friends and family
- Past and future medical expenses
- Paid help such as in-home nurses, cleaners etc.
Any compensation you receive for your cosmetic surgery negligence compensation claim will usually be awarded as a single lump payment to you, and can cover expenses like:
- Your medical expenses
- Your pharmaceutical medication needs
- Any domestic assistance you may have required/require
- The loss of past and potential future earnings
The professional lawyers at Garling & Co are highly experienced when it comes to cosmetic surgery compensation claims and operate on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that if we don’t win your case – you won’t pay us a cent! If you receive a settlement for your cosmetic surgery compensation claim then you’ll be liable to pay our fees based on the cost of our investigation and any legal work we have performed after proceedings have been issued.
Disbursements (referring to the out-of-pocket expenses that we pay to other people to investigate your plastic surgery compensation claim, such as independent medical experts) must be paid whether we win or lose your case.
Having a cosmetic surgery procedure go wrong can be incredibly harmful physically, psychologically and financially. Making a cosmetic surgery compensation claim can help you to potentially receive the compensation you deserve for being wronged, and help you to get your life back on track.
Your first step for making a claim will be to get in touch with cosmetic surgery solicitors at Garling & Co. Our lawyers have years of experience in dealing with cosmetic surgery negligence claims and will be able to let you know the best course of action once they have assessed your unique situation.
With cosmetic surgery compensation claims, your claim will need to commence within 3 years of when you knew or ought to have know you had suffered injury due to the negligence of a medical professional.
Cosmetic surgery negligence claims are a complex area of personal injury law, and extensive research and investigation is often required to build a case. We recommend getting in touch with our cosmetic surgery solicitors at Garling & Co as soon as possible to ensure there is plenty of time to build your case and that no deadlines are missed.
Your individual circumstances and how quickly your case can be resolved will impact the amount of time your cosmetic surgery compensation claim takes.
The expert cosmetic surgery solicitors at Garling & Co typically resolve breast surgery compensation claims and other types of cosmetic surgery compensation in between 18 and 24 months.
At Garling & Co Lawyers, we treat our clients with respect and support them through this difficult process. Our lawyers are accredited specialists in personal injury law, with extensive experience in workers’ compensation who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Here are some key reasons to choose us:
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