Wrongful Death Compensation

Medical negligence compensation to relatives claims and nervous shock claims arising as a result of wrongfully caused death or injury are our expertise

The loss of a loved one is tragic and devastating, especially if you or your family are financially dependent on that person and relied on them for assistance. If their death was wrongfully or negligently caused or if you witnessed or experienced a loved one being injured or wrongfully killed, you are probably entitled to pursue a compensation to relatives claim or a nervous shock claim.

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What is medical negligence compensation to relatives claim?

When a death of person is caused by doctors or medical professionals or healthcare providers’ acts or omissions during a medical procedure or a result of misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis of a medical condition or another cause, the dependant’ of the deceased person are entitled to make a compensation to relatives claim, if it can be established that the death would not have occurred had the deceased been treated with the exercise of reasonable skill and care.

 

Examples which may give rise to compensation to relatives claims and nervous shock claims include:

  • Misdiagnosis of a medical condition, such as early onset symptoms of a heart attack resulting in the patient suffering a preventable heart attack, had a diagnosis been made and dying.
  • Delay in diagnosis of a medical condition, such bowel or rectal cancer resulting in progression from stage II to stage IV, for example, and resulting in death of the patient.
  • Surgical mistakes or errors, such as an anaesthetist incorrectly monitoring a patient’s blood pressure during a surgical procedure resulting in a stroke and death of a patient during the procedure.
  • Fall at a hospital or nursing home, resulting in severe injuries, such as brain injuries, leading to death.
  • Other situations as a result of medical malpractice or breach of duty of care.
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A pain-free process

We aim to make the claim process as simple and stress free as we possibly can for our clients. During your initial consultation we’ll:

  • Explain duty of carefulness what’s involved in making a wrongful death claim for compensation;
  • Give you a projected timeline of your claim process; and
  • Provide an estimate of the value of wrongful death claims.

We can then proceed immediately and work with you to achieve the best possible compensation outcome.


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