Our team of Newcastle negligence lawyers specialises in holding medical and allied health practitioners accountable for substandard care and treatment. We ensure you and your family can focus on your recovery while we pursue the closure and compensation that you deserve.
If you’ve received negligent medical care and treatment, our dedicated medical negligence team will provide you with expert legal advice and representation, to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve during this difficult time.
The team at Conrad Curry have extensive experience in resolving complex medical negligence claims. Australians place their faith and trust in medical and allied health professionals.
Most care and treatment is delivered competently and without issue. However, in the rare event that errors are made, we will be by your side every step of the way, managing your claim so that you can focus on your health and wellbeing.
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There are a number of elements which must be established in a successful medical negligence claim:
When a person is treated by healthcare professional, they are generally owed a duty of care. This duty of care includes the requirement for care and treatment to be provided with reasonable skill and care.
In circumstances where care and treatment falls below the accepted standard of care, the duty of care owed to the patient is said to have been breached.
Where a breach of duty is shown to have caused, or materially contributed to, an adverse outcome such as personal injury or death, then financial compensation may be available to the victim and/or the victim’s family members.
Yes, there are strict time limits within which medical negligence claims must be brought.
Generally, personal injury damages claims must be commenced in court within three (3) years of discovering medical negligence has occurred. This is known as the limitation period. The earliest date on which this could be said to commence is when you or your loved one were injured.
It is necessary to instruct a lawyer well before the limitation period is due to expire, to allow time for the necessary expert opinion/s to be obtained and court documents to be prepared. Once court documents are filed, time stops running.
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At The Law Office of Conrad Curry, our team of medical negligence lawyers has many years of experience representing clients who have suffered injury due to medical negligence in a compassionate and highly professional manner. We provide expert advice on assessing the strength of a medical negligence claim and its likelihood of success.
During your initial consultation with our experienced medical negligence lawyers, you can expect a thorough discussion of your case and a free medical negligence claim check. A medical negligence lawyer will review your medical records and gather details about the negligent medical treatment you received.
They will explain the medical negligence claims process and your potential medical negligence compensation entitlements and advise on the next steps. This meeting is also an opportunity to ask about legal fees, including the option of a ‘no win, no fee’ arrangement.
The legal process for making a claim involves several steps, because medical negligence law can be complicated. After consulting with a specialist medical negligence lawyer to evaluate your case, your matter will be assessed, taking into account the level of physical injury and psychological injury experienced. Your medical negligence lawyer will gather evidence, including medical records and expert opinions, to prove medical negligence.
They will then file the claim and negotiate with the healthcare provider or their insurer. If a settlement cannot be reached, further legal action will commence, and the case may proceed to a court hearing. Throughout the process, your medical negligence legal team will guide you and seek to claim medical negligence compensation for your injuries and losses.
The average payout for a medical negligence claim in Australia varies widely based on the severity of the injury and its impact on the victim’s life. Medical negligence compensation can range from tens of thousands to several million dollars, covering medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future earnings.
Specific criteria must be met before you can claim compensation for a medical negligence case, and your injury will be assessed on its severity and ongoing impact, as well as the level of pain and suffering experienced.
Consulting with specialist medical negligence lawyers can provide a more accurate estimate based on your specific circumstances.
In New South Wales, the time limit for medical negligence claims is generally three years from the date the injury was discovered or ought to have been discovered. However, there are exceptions, such as cases involving children or individuals with disabilities. It is crucial to consult with medical negligence experts promptly to ensure compliance with these time limits.
If you are a victim of medical negligence, seek immediate medical support to address any ongoing health issues. Then, contact experienced medical negligence lawyers to discuss your case.
They can help you gather evidence, such as medical records, and advise on the medical negligence claims process. Proving medical negligence is complex, so expert legal advice is essential to pursue compensation for your injuries.
Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide reasonable care, resulting in harm to the patient. Proving medical negligence requires demonstrating that the medical professional’s actions deviated from accepted standards of practice and directly caused the injury.
This often involves detailed analysis of medical records, expert testimony, and legal arguments presented by experienced medical negligence lawyers.
Allied health care negligence occurs when the care given to a patient by an allied health practitioner falls below the standard accepted as competent practice causing injury or loss to the patient.
Allied healthcare includes a wide range of healthcare professions, including:
The percentage of medical negligence cases that are won varies. Many cases are settled out of court, with the patient receiving compensation. Among those that go to trial, success rates depend on the strength of the evidence and the expertise of the legal team. Consulting with specialist medical negligence lawyers can improve the chances of a successful claim.
A medical negligence claim in Australia can take several months to several years to resolve, depending on the complexity of the case and whether it proceeds to court. Cases involving significant injury or contentious issues may take longer. An experienced medical negligence lawyer can provide a more precise timeline based on the specifics of your case.
Proving medical negligence is challenging because it requires establishing that the healthcare professional’s actions deviate from accepted standards and directly cause harm. This often involves complex medical evidence and expert testimony. Specialist medical negligence lawyers have the expertise to navigate these complexities and build a strong case.
The most common types of medical negligence include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, and failure to provide appropriate treatment. Each case requires thorough investigation and evidence gathering to prove that negligent treatment occurred and caused harm.
A successful negligence claim demonstrates that the medical professional’s negligent treatment directly caused harm to the patient. The patient receives financial compensation for their injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Consulting with our Newcastle medical compensation lawyers can help ensure a successful claim.
