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I was injured while visiting New South Wales – can I claim compensation?

If you are a visitor to New South Wales and suffer injury, you may be able to claim compensation under the laws of New South Wales, even if you live in another state of Australia or overseas. Unfortunately, many visitors suffer injuries while travelling or staying in New South Wales.  Sometimes tourists are injured in car accidents, while at work, or in a fall at a public place.  The law that applies is the law of the place where the injury occurred. NSW – INJURY COMPENSATION If you have been injured in Sydney or New South Wales it is important …

Client information regarding medical negligence claims

If you have suffered loss as a result of poor treatment by a doctor, hospital or health professional you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation for medical negligence. Medical negligence claims are a complex area of law requiring experienced and specialised lawyers. Medical negligence is where the treatment you have received falls below a reasonable standard of care and skill. Medical practitioners have a duty to exercise care and skill in their treatment of patients. If they have breached this duty and a patient has suffered injury or loss, as a result, they may be liable to …