COMPensation for wrongful Death
The death of a partner or family member can be emotionally and psychologically devastating. It can also present the added burden of financial hardship. If you believe the actions or negligence of a hospital, the medical staff or a practitioner has resulted in the person’s premature death; you may be entitled to compensation.
If you need to speak to a wrongful death lawyer, call Carbone Lawyers today.
What is medically negligent death?
A claim for death due to medical negligence must prove that the care or treatment they received was below Australia’s accepted standard of practice. Common examples include:
- misdiagnosis of a condition or illness
- failure to diagnose any condition or illness
- surgical errors that result in death
- emergency attention or treatment, which is incorrect
- negligent post-operative care.
It’s important to note that Medical Negligence claims for death against a hospital can be more complex than injury claims. Talk to the team at Carbone Lawyers today. In addition to being experienced hospital negligence lawyers, they will treat your case with sensitivity and compassion.
Making a Claim
There are two types of claims for compensation for wrongful death that Carbone Lawyers’ hospital malpractice lawyers will be able to assist you with.
Dependency Claim
This can be made by the deceased’s partner/spouse or child because they relied on them for financial and non-financial support.
Financial support includes household expenses, school fees, bills, mortgage repayments, and other monetary obligations. Non-financial support might include domestic chores, child care, cooking, and other non-monetary contributions
Psychological Injury / Shock Claim
A family member who suffers mental harm as a result of the untimely death of the person may claim compensation to cover the cost of:
- Medical care
- Financial loss
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
Whether your claim relates to a psychological injury or a loss of dependency, the compensation can cover past, present and future expenses and losses, including:
- Costs for the treatment of psychological harm, e.g. consultation and medication
- Loss of earnings and earning capacity
- Loss of financial support by the person who died
- Loss of services provided by the person who died
- Funeral expenses
- In addition to pain and suffering damages.
Our expert medical and hospital negligence lawyers at Carbone Lawyers will be able to advise you on your legal options.