In many cases, it can be hard for patients to recognise when negligence has played a part in their persistent symptoms. Below are some examples of different types of medical negligence claims.

Medical misdiagnosis
Medication and prescription mistakes
Defective medical products
Errors incurred during surgery
General practitioner negligence
Injuries incurred during childbirth
Newborn and infant injuries or death
Anaesthesia error
Hospital negligence
The team at LHD Lawyers are experienced in handling medical negligence cases. We can explain your case to you clearly and without any jargon in a way you’ll understand, so you’ll know exactly what is going on during the whole process.

You’ll need to contact us on 1800 838 481 ideally within three years of the act of negligence occurring, to ensure proceedings are commenced in time.
We’ll make an initial assessment as to whether there’s a possibility for a claim to be made.
If we believe so, we’ll start to assess liability. This includes us obtaining and reviewing your medical records, obtaining the opinion of medical experts, and conducting reviews of the materials you have provided us.
Legal proceedings for your claim will then commence, including potential settlement conferences with the other party, a hearing, and then your verdict. From there, a financial compensation amount will be agreed upon.

If you believe you may have a medical negligence claim, it’s important to speak to one of the legal professionals at LHD Lawyers as soon as possible. To ensure that the compensation claim is justified and to prove that medical negligence has occurred, we’ll need to prove that:

The injury was caused by negligent or improper treatment
Australian standards were not met during the medical practice or doctor’s treatment

How much compensation you might receive for your medical negligence claim depends entirely on your unique situation. Once you’ve come in for a free initial consultation and we’ve taken a look at the information you’ve provided to us, we’ll be able to give you a compensation estimate.

We believe that every Australian should be entitled to legal representation when times get hard, regardless of their financial situation. This is why we introduced our No Win No Fee policy. You will only pay our fees if we are successful in winning your compensation claim.

The time it takes to receive your entitlements also depends on your situation. Having an LHD lawyer by your side will ensure your entire compensation process goes faster, smoother and leaves you with a piece of mind.

At LHD Lawyers, we have a long history of helping everyday Australians claim the compensation that they deserve.

We have a team of lawyers who have the experience and expertise to achieve a successful result. We are committed to the success of your claim, along with receiving the entitlements you deserve.

We are a national firm with Queensland offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns and throughout Australia.