Medical Negligence Lawyers
Medical Negligence claims:
Uphold Justice
Medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional's actions fall below the accepted duty of care within their profession, causing harm or injury to a patient. This can lead to various forms of injury, from physical and psychological to financial losses.
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Examples of medical negligence:
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Surgical errors:
Mistakes made during surgical procedures, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient.
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Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis:
Failing to correctly diagnose a condition or delaying diagnosis, potentially leading to worsening of the condition or complications.
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Medication errors:
Prescribing the wrong dosage, wrong medication, or administering medication improperly.
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Birth injuries:
Injuries to the mother or baby during childbirth due to negligent care.
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Infections:
Acquiring infections due to unsanitary conditions or improper infection control practices in a healthcare setting.
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Failure to Warn of Risks
Not informing patients about potential risks of procedures or treatments, which affects their ability to give informed consent. -
Improper Follow-Up or Aftercare
Discharging patients too early or failing to monitor recovery, leading to complications
Are you eligible to make a Medical Negligence claim?
If you have suffered injury, loss and damage as a result of the negligent treatment provided by a doctor, dentist, hospital or other healthcare provider, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
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Why is Jan Legal the right representation for you?
Jan Legal are experts in medical negligence cases with a dedicated division of specialist medical negligence lawyers. We also have a panel of medical experts available to provide evidence in court in any claim against a doctor, hospital or other healthcare provider who has been negligent in the treatment of a patient.
Jan Legal will review medical records, liaising with medical experts, and explaining complicated legal and medical issues to you in a way that breaks down jargon and complex industry terminology. Will be kept properly informed every step of the way.
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What are you able to claim?
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Non-economic loss which, includes damages for pain and suffering.
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Past and future medical treatment expenses and out-of-pocket expenses.
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Loss of income and any damage done to your ability to earn an income in the future.
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Past and future loss of superannuation benefits.
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Past and future paid services such as home cleaning or nursing assistance.
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The value of services provided to you by family and friends without charge.
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Past and future medical aids and equipment such as wheelchairs.
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Home modifications such as those required to make a home wheelchair accessible.
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Vehicle modifications.
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Additional costs incurred in connection with continuing disabilities, for example, additional cost of holidays due to special needs.
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A contribution towards your legal costs and disbursements.
Damages are very specific to each individual medical negligence claim. The assessment of the damages to which you would be entitled is a central part of the service provided by the Brydens Lawyers expert medical negligence team.