What is Pure Mental Harm? Under Part 3 of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (“the Act”) a claim of damages for pure mental harm may arise where the claimant suffers a recognised and diagnosable psychiatric injury as the result…

What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is surgery carried out with the aim of altering and improving the appearance of a body part that a person may feel insecure or uncomfortable about. It includes procedures such as breast augmentation and…

Can I make a medical negligence claim? In order to sustain a claim for medical negligence it is necessary to show that the hospital, medical or allied health practitioner who treated you provided you with care or treatment which fell…