Blumers are experts in handling claims arising out of medical mishaps.
We practice in the ACT, WA, NSW, VIC, & Tasmania.
When a medical professional makes a mistake and that mistake is negligent, the person who suffers harm as a result of the mistake will have a claim against the negligent person – or institution.
Blumers can help you to work out if you have a claim and pursue it for you on a “no win no fee” basis.
Morphine overdose from circumcision blamed for boy’s ‘devastating’ and ‘preventable’ death
See the full story here, care of ABC News WA. Two-year-old David Kalunga Flynn died following a routine circumcision at Gosnells Medical Clinic in Perth in December 2021. The coroner ruled that he died of a morphine overdose, one that was "preventable" with proper...
Birth Trauma Compensation – A Guide For Parents
Workplaces are a mixture of personalities and opinions. This can result in a constructive and diverse work environment, but unfortunately it can also lead to friction.
Vasectomy gone wrong
Tom’s story is based on a real case of a failed procedure which resulted in permanent damage. Tom went into hospital for a routine vasectomy. He was told to expect some discomfort for a few days after the surgery, but Tom was in severe pain and it only got worse. He...
Report finds “serious safety concerns for public health”
An Australian government report published January 2018 shows that the number of medical disasters in Australia is decreasing. According to the Productivity Commission’s report on government health services, there were 82 sentinel events nationally in 2015-16. Sentinel...
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors resulting in permanent damage - 6 common causes. A surgical error is an avoidable mistake during surgery. There is an element of risk associated with any surgery and it is standard practice to sign an informed consent before undergoing surgery....