Holding healthcare providers accountable when things go wrong
If you’ve suffered injury due to improper or negligent treatment by a healthcare professional, you may have experienced medical negligence. This occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or dentist, fails to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm or injury. If you’ve been harmed, you have the right to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, and lost income.
Understanding medical negligence
In the Northern Territory, healthcare providers owe a duty of care to their patients, including reasonable care and skill in their treatment. This duty of care is not limited to medical professionals but extends to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional, such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, or allied health professional, fails to provide the expected standard of care, leading to harm or injury. This can happen in various ways, including:
failing to diagnose a condition or delaying diagnosis
failing to provide the appropriate treatment
failing to perform surgery with reasonable care and skill
failing to report correctly on test results
failing to provide post-operative care with reasonable care and skill
When these mistakes occur, patients may suffer physical, emotional, or financial consequences. Medical negligence is not just about a bad outcome but also about whether the healthcare provider’s actions or inactions deviate from accepted medical practices. If you believe you’ve been a victim of medical negligence, it’s crucial to seek legal advice to explore your options for compensation and ensure your rights are protected.
The benefits of choosing Halfpennys as your trusted medical negligence lawyer in Darwin
Area of expertise
Cathy has a deep understanding of medical negligence law and can provide you with the guidance you need to navigate the complexities of these cases. She's managed a range of negligence cases, some of which have involved physiotherapists, chiropractors, radiographers, and specialists.
Compassionate support throughout
Medical negligence cases can be overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with the emotional and physical aftermath of an injury. Our compassionate team offers you personalised support at every step of the process. With our support, you can focus on your recovery while we care for the legal aspects.
Focused on fair compensation
We're focused on securing fair and just compensation for victims of medical negligence. We are dedicated to helping you recover damages for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other financial losses resulting from negligence so you can begin rebuilding your life with the support you need.
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Ensuring justice for medical negligence victims
Halfpennys’ principal Cathy Spurr has been acting for plaintiffs in medical negligence cases in Darwin since 1995. She works closely with clients to understand the circumstances of their case and determine if negligence has occurred. We offer clear guidance through the often complex legal process, ensuring clients can pursue fair compensation for the harm they’ve experienced. From gathering medical evidence to negotiating with insurance companies and, if necessary, representing clients in court, Halfpennys ensures that each case is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
