Professional Negligence claims have been growing at an alarming rate in Australia over the last 20 years. New South Wales has tended to lead the other states in this area. It has widely been said that New South Wales is second only to the United States of America in terms of litigation in this area. Professional Negligence cases have grown for many reasons: - a better educated public, greater scrutiny and higher expectations of professionals. It is obvious that a number of professionals fall short of the duty of care which they owe to their clients or patients sometimes with extremely damaging results. Where this occurs, a right of action may exist and it is therefore important to retain the services of a legal practice which understands this area of the law.
A number of our personnel enjoy considerable experience in this area having worked closely with a number of insurers on defending these claims. Professional Negligence matters not only require a thorough understanding of the law in this area but also rely upon access to expert witnesses who can provide expert evidence as to whether or not the duty of care has been complied with. We have access to an extensive panel of experts to assist in this area. The professional negligence landscape has changed significantly since the advent of the Civil Liability Act 2002, Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Responsibility) Act 2002 and Civil Liability Amendment Act 2003. We accept instructions from both plaintiffs and defendants. We are able to assist with professional negligence claims involving:
- Accountants
- Advertising Agents
- Alternative Health Professionals
- Architects
- Auctioneers
- Auditors
- Bankers
- Brokers
- Building Consultants
- Building Designers
- Builders
- Chiropractors
- Clerics
- Computer Consultants
- Conveyancers
- Customs Agents
- Dentists
- Engineers
- Financial Planners
- Hospitals (Public and Private)
- Insolvency Practitioners
- Lawyers
- Liquidators
- Medical Practitioners
- Patent Attorneys
- Pest Controllers
- Pharmacists
- Physiotherapists
- Pilots
- Real Estate Agents & Valuers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Superannuation Trustees
- Surveyors
- Trade Mark Attorneys
- Trustees
- Veterinarians
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Phone LAC Lawyers on NSW 1300 799 888 or VIC 1300 734 638 or send us an email