Julian’s blog
Settlement of Medical Negligence Claims: where is the point of no return? Part 1
I have recently had a couple of cases raising this issue, which arises from time to time, of when does a settlement actual become final + binding (so neither party can withdraw). I will cover the issues in 2 separate blog posts. The first case involved a relatively...
Key New Medical Negligence Case Decisions – no good news for plaintiffs!
After what I have felt has been a slow start to year, in terms of important medical negligence case law, 2 important decisions in 2 days... On Monday, as reported, the NSW Supreme Court delivered the long awaited (it seems 15 months from trial to decision) decision in...
Facing Extinction? The trial in medical negligence claims
Interestingly, I have, in the last 6 to 12 months noted a drop in the number of medical negligence and other personal injury claims proceeding to trial (it has to be said with some personal frustration/disappointment). Traditionally my advice to clients has been...
Doctor’s obligation to disclose restrictions on practice rights (AHPRA + hospital created)
As has been widely reported we recently acted on behalf of the family of Julienne McKay-Hall the woman who tragically died following weight loss surgery. As reported, the Coroner's findings are a scathing condemnation of both the relevant surgeon Dr Ahmad’s care and...
A new website + a new employee!
As you can gather, we have refreshed our website, moving to a Wordpress platform, which I am reliably advised allows for easier maintenance etc.. I hope you like it! Feel free to provide any constructive criticism you feel appropriate! I have promised myself that...
Stroke Treatment More Than 3 – 4.5 Hours from Perth (or another major city)
Interested talk at the recent annual ALA medical negligence conference in Sydney at which a stroke expert discussed a recently published large study of stroke treatment outcomes. Such study clearly demonstrated the benefits, in terms of survival chances, of giving...
Recent Claims Experience – trends @ JJLaw
As part of the process of interviewing for a new solicitor to join the firm, I have reflected on the types of case we have recently been instructed in and those areas of medicine that are emerging as fertile areas for claim. Traditionally, major repeat areas of work...
Recent Incidence of Medical Negligence Claims data
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....
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