FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
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General
What is negligence?
How do I know if my doctor was negligent?
How do I know if I am eligible to make a claim for medical negligence?
Can I bring a claim against any medical professional, or does it have to be a doctor?
The claims process
Can't I just make a complaint to the hospital?
Will I need to go to court?
Who will pay for my compensation?
Can I change lawyers during my claim?
Can I run my own claim?
Can I bring a claim on behalf of my child?
How does a claim affect the dodgy medical practitioner?
How long do I have to bring a claim?
How do I know if I qualify to make a medical negligence claim?
How do I start a claim for medical negligence?
Financials
Will I be out of pocket?
Will receiving Centrelink (or other benefits) affect my claim?
Do I have to pay for legal fees up-front?
Can undisclosed income or incomplete tax returns affect my claim?
Who pays for my compensation?
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