Suing for medical malpractice can seem confusing at first, but it is important to understand your rights as a patient who has received unacceptable medical treatment. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional is negligent and this ultimately results in harm to a patient. This could include anything from a new injury to a preexisting condition getting worse. At Gerard
While medical negligence might not be common in Australia, it does happen. And when it does, knowing how to start a medical negligence claim is important if you have been negatively impacted. Medical negligence is malpractice and happens when a medical professional or healthcare provider is at fault and the result is harming a patient. The harm may include anything
Everyone who enters a hospital hopes the professionals who work there will do their best to address the health issue and realize a positive outcome. Sometimes, someone’s condition is beyond the capabilities of a given hospital or the patient is too far beyond the point where medical attention can address their issues. Other times, however, a critical mistake, or a
When you visit your doctor with a medical complaint, or for a health certification of wellness, you expect them to be able to make an accurate diagnosis. When a diagnosis is incorrect, delayed or missed altogether, you can suffer very real harm. Failure to diagnose correctly and in a timely manner can be considered medical negligence in some cases, and
In early 2021, Australia experienced another wave of #MeToo protests, known collectively as the March4Justice. The tolerance for unwanted sexual advances and harassment – at any time and especially in the workplace – had reached its end for the citizens of Australia.  It goes without saying everyone deserves a safe work environment. To ensure that safety in the workplace is
Have you or a loved one been injured in a road accident? If so, you may have grounds for a road accident personal injury claim to help pay for your medical bills and other damages. Having a qualified car accident injury lawyer on your side can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.  A car accident
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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