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Medical Negligence

Medical negligence claim? See K+K Legal Adelaide

Have you suffered injury caused by a health professional? Did the health professional fail to obtain the necessary consent from you, fail to diagnose an illness or injury, or fail to treat you appropriately?

Medical complications can have devastating and irreversible effects on your life. Contact us to assess whether you have a claim for your losses.

Who can I claim against?

You may be able to claim against medical and dental practitioners, specialists and allied health workers.  You can also make a claim against public and private hospitals.

Who is eligible to make a claim?

You need to have suffered injury as a result of a practitioner’s negligence.  You will also need to show that the level of care or treatment you were provided with (or not provided with) was not to the standard required of a competent practitioner in Australia at the time you received the care or treatment.

This is a complex area that is almost always defended, so you should contact us as soon as possible for us to assist you.  Your first appointment is free.

What sort of compensation can I claim?

If your practitioner is found to be negligent, you may be entitled to compensation including:

  • Pain and suffering;
  • Past and future lost wages;
  • Medical expenses, including the costs of medication, treatment and surgery;
  • Your future care needs.

How long do I have to make a claim?

You need to provide notice of a claim to the practitioner at fault within 6 months after your injury.  We will draft and send this notice on your behalf.  If your claim does not resolve within 3 years of the date of your injury, you will need to issue legal proceedings.  For a child who has been injured, they must issue proceedings before their 21st birthday.

Don’t wait and worry about what to do next. Early legal advice will assist you to properly investigate whether you have a claim.  Contact us today.