What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice involves a medical practitioner breaching their duty of care to you by causing you foreseeable harm through a medical event (like surgery or procedure).
Medical malpractice is an extremely complex area of personal injury law, as insurance agencies will often try to prove that your disability or condition was pre-existing, rather than being caused by the specific medical malpractice event.
Common medical practice areas involved in malpractice claims:
- Obstetrics
- Paediatrics
- Gynaecology
- Emergency medicine
- Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Drugs and drug reactions
- Cosmetic surgery
Common examples of medical malpractice include:
- Healthcare practitioners carrying out treatment that causes you injury, harm or even death
- A healthcare practitioner taking the wrong action or making an incorrect diagnosis
- Inaction by a doctor or nurse in a situation where treatment should have been provided (such as an emergency situation)
- Injury or harm arising from the negligent undertaking of surgical procedures
Meet our Medical Malpractice Claim Specialists
Stephen Morgan
Special Counsel
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Works across ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC
John Abouchrouche
Managing Director
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Works across AUSTRALIA, CORPORATE SERVICES
What happens after your free claim check
Once you’ve completed your free claim check, we’ll arrange a call to talk through your accident with you and wether we think you have a claim. If you decide to move forward, we’ll guide you through each step – from gathering the right information to dealing with insurers and progressing your claim.
A call with our team.
It starts with a conversation where we take the time to understand what’s happened and how it’s affected you, then help you understand where you stand and what your options are.
What to prepare
You don’t need to have everything, but if you have details about the incident, medical treatment, insurance or superannuation, it can help us get started. We can guide you on anything else needed.
How fees work
There’s no upfront cost to get advice, and if we take on your claim, it’s on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you don’t pay our legal fees unless your claim is successful.
Why Clients Choose LHD Lawyers
Choosing a lawyer is about more than legal outcomes — it’s about feeling safe, informed, and genuinely supported throughout a process that can be long and uncertain.
No upfront costs
We operate on a no win, no fee basis, so you can pursue your claim without any financial risk. You only pay if we win.
You’re not just a case
We take time to understand you as a person, what happened, and how the injury has affected your life. No case is too big or too small.
Real people. Real results.
With 35 years of experience and a 99% win rate, we have helped thousands of Australians secure compensation that made a real difference.
Support that fits around you
We work around you, whether that is in person, by phone or by video. If you cannot travel, we can come to you at home or in hospital.
Complex cases, handled properly
Not every claim is simple, and we do not treat it as if it is. Our team has the experience and depth to handle complex and serious matters.
National strength. Personal approach
We operate nationally, bringing specialist expertise to every client. Your case is always handled by local lawyers who know your state.