Medical Negligence

The QLD Law Group may be able to assist you if you have suffered:
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Injury as a result of medical negligence

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Injury as a result of inadequate care or skill

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Injury as a result of a medical mistake

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Injury from inaccurate diagnoses or insufficient explanation of risks

Medical Negligence Lawyers

At the QLD Law Group, we know that experiencing medical negligence can be life-changing, leaving you with physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Our skilled medical negligence lawyers are here to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

If you think you may be eligible to an award of compensation, or if you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, you should contact us immediately. Our initial consultation is without charge and, in most cases, we will work for you on a “no win, no fee” basis. We will explain costs to you in greater detail before you retain us.

What is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, hospital, or other medical professional, fails to meet the standard of care expected, causing harm to the patient. Common examples of medical negligence include:

  • Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a condition is misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, it can lead to delayed treatment and worsening health.
  • Surgical Errors: Errors during surgery, such as operating on the wrong area, leaving surgical instruments inside the body, or causing unintended damage, can have serious consequences.
  • Medication Errors: Incorrectly prescribed medications or improper dosages can lead to serious health complications.
  • Failure to Warn of Risks: Patients must be informed of all risks associated with treatment or surgery. Failing to do so can breach a doctor’s duty of care.

 

If you have experienced harm due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial, physical, and emotional impacts.

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It is important to remember:

  1. Strict time limits do apply when making claims – failure to make your claim in time could cause the loss of rights to compensation; you should not delay.
  2. You should not sign any documentation relating to your work injury from your employer, WorkCover, or an insurance company without first seeking legal advice.

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Costs

Most of our compensation claims can be run under our “No Win/No Fee” policy. In other words, you will only need to pay our professional fees if there is a judgment or settlement in your favour.

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Get a free case review with our team via the form below or call 07 3221 8000.






    We want you to understand the Legal Process, step by step.

    Stage 1

    You tell us exactly what has happened to you. We review the details of the incident and tell you if your case has good prospects for success or if it does not. There are no costs to you for this advice, and you are under no obligation to proceed with legal action. Should you choose to make a claim, we submit a Notice of Claim to the other party notifying them of your intention to pursue a claim and the circumstances of your case within one month of the initial consultation.

    Stage 2

    The insurer investigates your claim to determine if they will accept liability in full or in part, or will deny that they are liable for your injuries. We continue to obtain updates from you in relation to your injuries, treatment, requirement for assistance, the status of your employment and so on. In some cases, it is appropriate for the lawyer to liaise with the insurer to ensure that they assist you in obtaining rehabilitation for your injuries.

    Stage 3

    We compile evidence to assist in proving your claim to the insurer, including medical, taxation, financial and employment records. We may also obtain expert medical reports depending on the nature of your injuries; and you may be required to attend medical examinations with specialists of the insurer’s choosing. Reports from experts in other fields that relate to your case may also be sought at this stage.

    Stage 4

    We give you an assessment of the amount you can reasonably expect as a settlement and, with your authorisation, we submit an opening offer to the insurer to commence settlement negotiations. Generally, settlements will be reached through these negotiations. Out-of court settlements
are usually in everyone’s best interest because they can resolve the claim faster, and with much less expense, than if the claim proceeds to trial. If a settlement can’t be achieved, we lodge court proceedings on your behalf in the appropriate court.

    Stage 5

    Once your claim has been successfully settled or judgement has been given in a court, we arrange for you to receive the funds to which you are entitled, and arrange for payment of your legal fees. Should the claim not be successful, the lawyer does not charge you for legal fees or disbursements. The actual time taken for a negotiated settlement to be reached will depend on the facts and complexity of your case. Claims that go to the courts will take longer and be subject to the schedules of the court.

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