Which medical negligence claims can Maurice Blackburn help with after surgery?

In summary: When surgery leaves you worse off, it can be upsetting and confusing. Maurice Blackburn handles medical negligence claims across Australia, except in New South Wales and South Australia, and can explain whether your circumstances could support a claim.

Which medical negligence claims can we handle?

We assess concerns about surgical treatment where a healthcare provider’s care fell below the expected standard and caused harm. A medical negligence claim examines the treatment, whether an error occurred, and whether that error caused your condition to worsen. The records and expert medical opinions relevant to your circumstances shape that assessment. We offer No Win, No Fee arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.

What information can help us assess your situation?

Useful material can include:

• operation, consent and hospital records

• scan results and letters from treating doctors

• a timeline of symptoms and further treatment

• correspondence about the surgery and related costs

Keeping copies can give us a clearer picture of what happened and its impact on your everyday life.

We’re here to help

Having your condition worsen after surgery can be difficult. We can look at your treatment records and explain whether your circumstances could support a claim. You can start with an online claim check, or call us on 1800 111 222 with your operation and discharge records to hand.