Medical Negligence Lawyers Melbourne

You prove medical negligence by showing that a healthcare provider breached their duty of care, which directly caused your injury or harm.

To prove medical negligence in Victoria, four key elements must be established:

1. Standard of care: What a competent practitioner would have done under similar circumstances
2. Breach of duty: How the provider failed to meet that standard
3. Causation: Proof that this failure caused your injury
4. Damages: The physical, emotional, or financial harm you suffered.

Our Melbourne-based medical negligence lawyers work with independent medical experts to build strong, evidence-backed claims.

Cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years, depending on complexity.

Some straightforward medical negligence claims in Melbourne may resolve within 12 to 18 months, especially if settled outside court. More complex cases that require court proceedings can take two to three years or more. We aim to resolve your case efficiently without compromising on compensation.

With GMP Law, you can book a free consultation to assess your situation with no obligation.

If you’ve experienced an unexpected medical outcome in Melbourne or Victoria, our medical malpractice lawyers will review your case details and advise if you may be eligible to claim compensation. You don’t need to have all the answers. Our team will help you determine whether the treatment received met the expected standard of care.

Yes, psychological injuries like depression, anxiety, or PTSD can be included in your claim.

If the emotional or mental impact is a direct result of substandard medical care, it’s recognised under medical negligence law in Victoria. Our team ensures both physical and psychological damages are properly accounted for in your compensation claim.

Yes, generally 3 years from when you became aware of the injury and its cause.

Victoria’s Limitation of Actions Act 1958 sets strict time limits. In most cases, you must commence legal action within 3 years of becoming aware of the injury and its link to negligence, with an absolute limit of 6 years from the date of the incident. Exceptions apply for children and individuals with a disability.

Not always. Most claims are settled through negotiation or mediation.

Only a small percentage of medical negligence cases in Melbourne go to trial. We aim to resolve claims via mediation first, which can be faster, less stressful, and more cost-effective. However, we’re fully prepared to take your case to court if necessary.

Yes, you can claim against both public and private healthcare providers.

Victorian public hospitals, such as those managed by the Department of Health or local health networks, can be held liable for hospital negligence or other forms of negligent care. These claims often involve state insurers, and our team is experienced in dealing with these bodies on behalf of injured patients.

We offer a No Win, No Fee arrangement, meaning you pay nothing unless your case is successful.

This gives you access to legal support without upfront costs. During your consultation, we’ll explain how fees work and provide a clear, written agreement so there are no surprises.

Our office is centrally located at Suite 4, 410 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

We’re easily accessible by tram and train, just minutes from Southern Cross Station and Bourke Street Mall. You can meet with a specialist lawyer in person or arrange a phone or video consultation at your convenience.