Taree - PPC Medical Negligence

Medical and health care professionals are some of the most trusted members of society. Unfortunately however, sometimes, incidents take place where there has been a lack of duty of care, and you or a loved one has suffered an illness, injury, or even death as a result. Thankfully, medical negligence laws in Australia protect you if you have suffered negligence or poor treatment within the medical system.

Medical negligence, also sometimes called medical malpractice or clinical negligence, is when you have not been provided with a "reasonable standard of care" in a medical facility or by medical personnel. This includes health care providers such as hospitals, doctors, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, pharmacists, psychologists and physiotherapists, among others.

Under the medical system in Australia, you are owed a duty of care, and you deserve compensation if there has been a failure to live up to this standard. Any injury resulting from carelessness is considered professional negligence on the part of the health care provider.

If you believe you have suffered, or if you have lost a loved one or family member because of the negligent actions of a medical practitioner, Stacks Law Firm compensation lawyers are here to help.

We operate on a no win no fee basis, which means that if we don’t win our case, you won’t have to pay us a cent in legal fees.

If you have suffered an injury or illness due to medical negligence and wish to seek compensation then contact us today.

No win no fee

If we don’t achieve a successful outcome for you then we won’t charge you any fees. For full disclosure about this offer, see here

First consultation free

Contact us today and together we can help you work out what your next steps might be in confidence, at no cost and with no obligation to you.

Hundreds of successful claims every year

Our team of personal injury lawyers are experts in this field of law. Many are Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury by the Law Society of NSW.

Real client care

Genuine care for clients has been at the core of our practice since the first office was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931

Over 25 local offices

Our local offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, who are proud and active members of the communities they serve.

Practical advice not legalese

We provide clear, practical advice, in plain English, so that you can make decisions with confidence.

How much compensation will I receive?

The amount of compensation you receive will depend on a number of different factors, including:

The specific type of injury you’ve suffered and how debilitating it is
The circumstances under which the injury happened
The health and psychological effects that you are suffering from as a result
How much your working and earning capacity has been affected by the injury
How much your overall quality of life has suffered as a result of the injury

Whatever your situation, Stacks will build a strong case for you using all available evidence and our expert knowledge of the law, in order to fight for the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to.

How long will it take to receive my compensation?

On average, a compensation claim case takes around 12-18 months to resolve, however some cases may be more complicated than others, and may take longer. Stacks will keep you updated on the progress of your claim, so you’re never left wondering where your case is, or how much longer you’ll need to wait for you case to be resolved.

How soon after the incident do I have to make a claim?

The time limits for making a medical negligence claim are known as ‘statutes of limitations’. In most cases, the time limit is within 3 years for adults, 6 years for children and no limitation period for disabled people.