Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 7 September 2026 A bad result is not the same as medical negligence. In WA you can have surgery that fails, a diagnosis that lands too late, or a treatment that leaves you worse, and still have no claim. The … Read more
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 15 July 2026 A medical negligence claim in Australia requires four categories of evidence: medical records showing the treatment timeline, an independent expert report confirming a breach of the standard of care, proof that the breach caused your injury (not … Read more
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 13 July 2026 Most medical negligence claims in Australia resolve within 12 to 18 months when liability is clear and the injury has stabilised. Complex matters involving birth injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses, or disputed causation regularly stretch to 2-3 years … Read more
Written By: Rebecca Sorgiovanni Reviewed By: Kevin Wong, Director and Personal Injury Lawyer Last Reviewed: 3 June 2026 A medical negligence claim in Western Australia requires you to prove four things: that your doctor owed you a duty of care, that they breached it, that the breach directly caused your injury, and that you … Read more
Spinal anaesthesia is a common procedure in Australian hospitals and may be linked to medical negligence if complications occur. It is frequently used in caesarean sections and lower limb surgeries. Most spinal anaesthetics are safely performed with low risk. However, rare and serious complications may sometimes happen unexpectedly. In legal settings, if negligence is found, … Read more
A delayed diagnosis may constitute medical negligence under Western Australian law if it results in avoidable harm or worsened health outcomes. While not every delay in diagnosis is legally actionable, some may breach the standard of care expected of medical professionals. Understanding when a delay becomes a legal matter is important for individuals seeking accountability, … Read more
Sexual misconduct by a health practitioner is a serious issue with legal, professional, personal, and personal injury implications in Australia. Such conduct is governed by a combination of common law principles and regulatory laws. These frameworks ensure that affected individuals are protected and that health professionals are held to a high standard of accountability and … Read more
Manslaughter charges from withholding medical treatment raise legal and ethical questions, often requiring a personal injury lawyer to navigate cases. The law imposes a duty of care on individuals responsible for others, particularly minors, vulnerable persons, or those unable to make medical decisions independently. Failure to provide necessary medical care, whether due to personal beliefs … Read more
Dental professionals must follow strict standards of care to prevent medical negligence and protect patient health. These standards exist to reduce risks, ensuring treatments are performed with skill and diligence. While most procedures are conducted safely, errors can sometimes occur, leading to complications or injury. In Western Australia, dental negligence is classified under personal injury … Read more
Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional’s failure to provide an appropriate standard of care results in patient harm. In Western Australia, approximately 140,000 diagnostic errors occur annually across Australia, with nearly 50% of malpractice claims against general practitioners involving diagnostic mistakes. Key Information for WA Patients: Time Limits: Under the Limitation Act 2005 (WA), … Read more
