Medical Negligence Compensation Townsville

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Medical Negligence Compensation Townsville

Have you received medical care or treatment from a healthcare professional that you believe was below an acceptable standard? If so, you may be eligible to seek compensation from their professional indemnity insurer.

Just like any other profession, healthcare professionals are obligated to provide their patients with a ‘duty of care’. Seeking compensation for negligence is often complex, as it requires proof of negligent treatment by the medical professional/s.

Do I have a claim for medical negligence?

If you have received a medical treatment or procedure that has led to an injury or complication, you may be able to claim compensation against:

  • A doctor;
  • A hospital; or
  • An allied health professional.

In order to be entitled to compensation for medical negligence, you must prove that:

  1. the treatment or procedure you received fell short of what is known as the standard of care; or
  2. the complications you experienced as a result of the treatment or procedure were not accurately communicated to you; or
  3. you were not properly warned of the potential risks of such complications before the procedure was carried out.

If you believe a medical professional has failed you, contact our Townsville compensation lawyers today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a medical negligence claim take?

Medical negligence claims can be complicated and time-consuming. Depending on the complexity of the case, it could take up to 18 months to settle. Sometimes, it may even take years for injuries to stabilise before you can make a claim.

After your injuries stabilise, our lawyers will collect evidence from experts and doctors to help with your claim. However, this process alone could take between 6 and 12 months.

If you are experiencing pain and suffering due to a medical procedure, seek legal advice from our compensation lawyers.

How much does a medical negligence claim cost?

We operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis when it comes to medical negligence compensation. You don’t need to pay us or cover any costs unless we win your case, and you receive compensation.

We estimate the costs that our clients will incur on a stage-by-stage basis. This can be done once we receive a formal response from the medical practitioner’s professional indemnity insurer, indicating whether they accept liability in part or in full.

Before any settlement events, such as compulsory conferences, mediations, or receiving/making an offer during the process, we ensure our clients are given up-to-date and accurate information about the costs involved.

Are there time limits for making a medical negligence claim?

Seeking advice from an expert lawyer as soon as you are aware of any medical negligence that has occurred is essential. You must lodge claims for negligence within three years from the date of injury.

Will I need to go to court?

Our compensation lawyers resolve a large proportion of claims before they get to court. These are settled through the compulsory settlement conference, where the matter is discussed with all parties, or mediation.

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