Personal Injury
Medical Negligence Lawyers

Most medical negligence are complicated. The way we determine whether someone is the victim of negligent medical treatment is by conducting a thorough investigation of the facts and medical procedures. The first step is to listen to you and obtain a detailed history of your situation and what happened to you.

Our lawyers for medical malpractice we then obtain, and carefully study the medical clinical records and any other relevant evidence we need to prove your case.

From there we engage a medical expert witness to comment on the issues required to prove that you were injured through medical negligence. We have access to the leading and most credible medical experts.

If our medical expert supports the claim we will try and settle your claim with the lawyers for the medical insurer. However, if a settlement is not achieved, we will commence a court case for you. There will then be ample opportunities to reach a settlement without having to go through a court hearing. 

 A medical negligence claim can be brought against:

• Doctors
• Public and Private Hospitals 
• Medical and Nursing Staff 
• Medical Specialists
• Anaesthetists
• Surgeons
• Radiologists
• Chiropractors
• Physiotherapists
• Osteopaths 
• Occupational therapists
• Podiatrists
• Dental Surgeons 

Medical negligence claims payouts NSW can be made against more than one person or entity if the personal injury or death was caused by the negligence of more than one health provider.

Medical negligence law is complex and highly technical.

The claims journey begins with an initial consultation with our experienced medical negligence solicitors. During this consultation, we’ll listen carefully to your story and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident. Understanding the details of your case allows us to determine the merits of your claim and your potential entitlements to a compensation payout.

Making a medical negligence claim requires experienced lawyers to assist you with the process. Our team of experts will meticulously gather medical records, expert opinions, witness statements, and any other pertinent information to support your case.

Don’t go through this journey alone. Let Stacks Goudkamp’s no win no fee lawyers medical negligence be on your side.

Yes!  In New South Wales, there is a time limit in which a person can bring a medical negligence claim. If the negligence occurred on or after 6 December 2002 the time limit to start a court case is the earlier of either 3 years from the date of discoverability or 12 years from the negligence, whichever date expires first. 

A claim is discoverable by a person on the first date that the person making the claim knows, or ought to know, of each of the following fact: 

• The injury or death has occurred.
• The injury or death was caused by the fault of the defendant/s being sued.
• The injury caused is serious enough to justify bringing a claim. 

Medical negligence cases are not always discoverable at the time the negligence occurred as patients often are not advised by their treating doctors that they have been caused by an injury. The claimant may also not know what their prognosis is, and whether their injury is serious enough to justify the risk of bringing a claim.  

There are some circumstances in which a person can bring a claim for an injury which occurred more than 3 years ago. To determine whether this is possible requires a detailed understanding of your situation. Contact Stacks Goudkamp asap for an obligation-free discussion with one of our medical negligence lawyers.

Every medical negligence claim is unique and brings its own challenges with individual facts and issues. 

There is no typical timeframe within which medical negligence claims may be finalised.

In our experience, medical negligence compensation claims usually take between 2 to 4 years.

However, some claims take a lot longer eg where the injured person was a child when injured, or a baby in birth trauma cases. In such cases it is often sensible/essential to wait many years to see how the injuries impact on the child’s life and employability.

The main factors which impact how long a medical malpractice claim can take to finalise include:

• The age of the injured person.
• The time taken to access medical records.
• The complexity of the medical issues involved in the case.
• The availability of experts.
• How vigorously the claim is defended by the medical indemnity insurer.
• Court delays. 

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries and losses because of medical negligence, it’s natural to be concerned about the impact the compensation claim may have on the doctor or other healthcare provider. However, it’s essential to understand that medical negligence claims are not about the provider – they are about you or your loved one’s right to seek compensation for the harm caused. Furthermore, doctors and all health professionals are covered by medical negligence insurance.

Experiencing injury or the loss of a loved one due to a medical professional’s negligence can be life-altering and devastating.  Unfortunately, it often results in permanent pain and suffering, ongoing treatment expenses, requirement for care and loss of income. Bringing a medical negligence claim is about justice and securing your future financial security. 

While monetary compensation cannot undo the past, it can significantly help alleviate the financial burdens that often arise from such injuries. Pursuing a claim can provide the support needed to navigate these challenging times and ensure your financial security. 

 Remember, it’s your right to seek the compensation you deserve.

The brilliant medical negligence lawyers at Stacks Goudkamp are highly experienced in personal injury law, particularly medical negligence cases. Our dedicated team of medical negligence lawyers is focused on ensuring the best possible outcome of claims.

 You will be supported throughout the entire legal process by our medical negligence lawyers. They listen and are very proactive. 

As we act on a “no win no fee” basis you won’t have to worry about paying legal fees – we are only paid if we successfully finalise your case. In that event the medical insurer will pay most of the legal costs. case.

Unlike some other law firms, Stacks Goudkamp don’t rely on litigation lenders to pay the disbursements e.g. for medical experts and reports. Litigation lenders often charge high interest rates and additional fees for medical expert reports and other costs.