Insights On Medical Negligence Issues From The Perth Area And Throughout Australia
Thanks to my friend + colleague Bill Madden for his interesting report on the most recent report as to incidence of medical negligence litigation in Australia – see here for his report.
As this shows, the number of claims is relatively stable and very modest indeed. As no doubt Bill would agree, this report …
I note recent reports confirming that Nathan Braken, who played 116 1 day internationals for Australia, has made a claim against Cricket Australia, alleging a negligent failure on its employed medical and physio staff, to appreciate he required knee surgery, after an injury during a game against England in 2007.
It is alleged that an…
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…
