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Failure to treat or diagnose a stroke 

Failure to treat or diagnose a stroke occurs when a healthcare professional fails to observe or investigate read the signs and symptoms. This can lead to further injury or sometimes cause sudden unexpected death. Although bringing a claim for compensation can never make up for what has happened, it will help you to reclaim stability and access the support you need. There are two types of compensation pathways for unexpected death compensation: 

Dependency claims 

Dependency claims are initiated by a spouse or child who relied on their loved one both financially and for their valuable contributions to the household – contributions that have now been irreplaceably diminished. 

Claim for mental health harm 

A claim for mental harm is made by a family member who has suffered a diagnosable psychiatric injury caused by the untimely and unexpected death of their loved one. 

Delayed diagnosis or illness of disease 

A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can lead to incorrect or delayed treatment causing further harm or injury. There’s no set amount of compensation in a medical misdiagnosis case, it’s based on the seriousness of the harm and/or loss suffered, not the degree of negligence. Claims commonly include compensation for: 

• Past and future medical expenses, including surgery and equipment;

• Past and future allied health and equipment;

• Pain suffered as well as loss of enjoyment of life;

• Any loss of income, past or future; 

• Support and care provided, even by family or friends;

• Professional paid care and services, such as nursing or property maintenance; 

• Home and vehicle modification expenses; 

• Costs associated with a trustee managing your money

Injury to your child during childbirth 

When your child has been hurt, you want to do everything you can to help them. Getting the compensation you they deserve will help your family through a difficult time assist them in the future. Your child may be entitled to compensation for: 

• Medications, medical consultations, and other treatments associated with the immediate and long-term management of the injury; 

• Allied health treatment including rehabilitation; 

• Physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and other rehabilitation; 

• Family counselling and psychological services; 

• Home adaptations, aids and equipment, and long-term educational and vocational needs; 

• Non-economic damages such as emotional distress, and pain and suffering; and 

• The loss of entitlement to work in a chosen profession or at all.