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Indemnity Costs in Medical Negligence Claims: A Missed Opportunity in WA

By Julian Johnson on September 24, 2010
Posted in Case Summary, Our Cases

Unlike the historic position, Plaintiffs’ (patients) who have claims proceed to trial in medical negligence claims in WA, cannot generally recover what is known as indemnity costs, if they win and are awarded more by way of damages than they had earlier offered to accept in settlement of their claim.

The consequence of this, is…

A medical lawyer, the place I work… “low esteem and the factory”

By Julian Johnson on July 19, 2010
Posted in Not So Serious

 I was penning a seek.com.au ad for a junior lawyer that I am trying to recruit, as our workload demands some modest growth.  As always, this process leads to a moment’s reflection on the workplace I provide and why on earth anyone would want to:

  • work in medical negligence litigation on behalf of Plaintiff’s in

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I have been a lawyer for 21 years, during which time I have predominantly represented injured people in pursuing compensation claims. In the last 10…

I have been a lawyer for 21 years, during which time I have predominantly represented injured people in pursuing compensation claims. In the last 10 – 15 years, I have focused on medical malpractice / medical negligence law and particularly claims arising from negligent medical care.

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