Australians sue Carnival Corporation for COVID-19 neglect
Hundreds of passengers aboard the Ruby Princess cruise are suing the Carnival Corporation over its neglect and mishandling of the coronavirus aboard the ship when they set sail in March 2020.
Man left screaming and crying over procedure sues Sydney Eye Hospital
Going to the hospital for treatment of an eye infection should give you peace of mind, not make things worse.
Claims dismissed in medical negligence suit over soup
The case of a man who was served soup by hospital staff after gastrointestinal surgery has been dismissed by a New South Wales court after the judge found the hospital did not breach its duty of care.
Surgeon found liable in rugby player’s medical negligence suit
A NSW court found that a former rugby player had his career cut unexpectedly short by a negligently knee surgery, awarding potentially significant damages.
Gynaecologist facing medical negligence suit verdict
A former gynaecologist faces a medical negligence suit stemming from a pair of surgeries in 2010 and 2011.
Hospital being investigated for wrongful death after woman’s overdose
A woman in the U.K. with a rare kidney disorder was given too much paracetamol by medical staff, resulting in her death.
Wrong diagnosis leads to toe amputation for Cobar resident
A Cobar resident, who recently experienced emergency amputation, may have been able to avoid the procedure altogether had the hospital not turned him away for his original health concern.
Family sues for medical negligence three years after teen’s suicide
The family of a teenager who took her own life in 2017 is suing the NT government and two doctors for medical negligence.
Man wins damages in failed dental procedure
A NSW man has won damages in failed dental procedure.
Can I sue my doctor for negligence? What to do if a medical professional gives inadequate advice
Do you believe you or a loved one has been the victim of medical negligence? If so, it’s time to seek the help of a medical negligence lawyer. Negligence can cover many different scenarios — a misdiagnosis, carelessness in the operating theatre, poor advice for aftercare and so on. Legal action for medical negligence claims […]
