Blumers Lawyers are some of the best lawyers | DOYLES GUIDE 2025

We are proud to have some of the best in the business in our team working for our clients. For the full Doyles list rankings, visit https://doylesguide.com/ The prestigious Doyles Guide is a long running peer reviewed listing of lawyers in Australia. The ACT DOYLES GUIDE list has been released and Blumers features across all…

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Use of forceps causes terrible injury for an Australian child

  They are a tool that has helped save lives in Australian hospitals, but forceps are fast gaining a reputation as a dangerous, and even deadly tool when used by unskilled practitioners. Originally invented by the Chamberlen family in the 16th and 17th century, the forceps soon became common place in birthing suites around the…

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GP missed signs of colorectal cancer

Gary’s story is based on a real case of medical misdiagnosis which resulted in a severe tumor being undetected. Gary was having some stomach pain so he initially went to see his GP who diagnosed the pain as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). He visited his GP regularly for the next 2 years and eventually was…

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Medical misdiagnosis – it’s more common than you think.

The big cases are often seen in the news headlines, however it is smaller instances of medical misdiagnosis and negligence that often go unreported and in some cases, the victims are unaware they have experienced it at all. From out of date or incorrect advice, prescribing the wrong medication or failing to listen to all…

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Medical misdiagnosis – When should you seek a second opinion?

Doctors and medical providers are highly trained and work hard to provide health services for their community. However, like any profession, mistakes can happen and it is important to know how to identify an instance of medical negligence, what to do and when you might need to seek legal help. What is medical misdiagnosis? Medical…

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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 returned to the hospital…

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