Medical negligence fight back

Could you have a medical negligence claim? When something goes wrong with the health of a patient in Victoria because of a medical error by a hospital, doctor, nurse, surgeon or other health care professional, the patient (or their family) can sue for 

compensation and  damages. Your medical malpractice claim  must be more than a complication in the care you have received. The treatment received must be below a reasonable standard of care. Maurice Blackburn has the leading team of specialist 

medical negligence lawyers in Melbourne and throughout Australia.  We understand the complex and delicate nature of medical malpractice cases. Time limits and injury thresholds apply, so contact us early. Fight back - contact us now.

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  • Kathryn Booth

    Principal

    Kathryn is one of Australia's most experienced medical negligence lawyers. 

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    Kathryn Booth

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Your questions about fees and charges

Do you offer a first consultation for free?

Yes. Contact us to organise a no-obligation free first meeting to discuss your chance of making a successful medical negligence claim, and the next steps if you decide to take legal action. We have offices in Melbourne and throughout Victoria, and a lawyer in our dedicated team will travel to the location nearest to you.

Can my medical negligence claim be ‘no win, no fee’?

Yes. Most of Maurice Blackburn's medical negligence and malpractice claims are run on a 'no win, no fee' basis. We also represent people during coronial inquests, and fees are charged for this service. 

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Can you tell me how much it will cost before I sign up?

Before we start any medical negligence work, we will discuss our fees with you so you understand how they are charged, what sort of costs will be involved, and costs that may be recoverable by you, or payable by you to another party. 

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Will I need to pay a success fee for ‘no win, no fee’?

In Victoria, when we achieve a successful outcome that awards you money or a benefit, legal fees will be charged together with a 25 per cent success fee. 

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