It is no surprise to the people of New South Wales that there are significant problems with the public hospital system. This has translated into circumstances of inadequate care being provided to patients throughout the New South Wales public hospital system. Beilby Poulden Costello have been at the forefront of hospital litigation, representing victims and families of hospital negligence and helping them get the compensation they deserve.

Senior partner Courtenay Poulden has been quoted regularly in the media about cases of hospital negligence and the compensation the victims should receive.  Courtenay has represented many of the families aggrieved by the well published problems at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals.  Courtenay has also been involved in a series of cases where the quality of mental health care in New South Wales has been questioned. At Beilby Poulden Costello we regularly appear at coronial inquests for the families of our clients where the result of the negligence has tragically become fatal.

Some examples of hospital negligence cases include:

• Failure to recognise and treat emergency medical problems such as appendicitis
• Discharging patients from hospital too early and without adequate review
• Failing to properly intubate patients with clear breathing difficulties
• Delaying treatment to patients with emergency care needs
• Discharging patients from mental health facilities when they presented a danger to themselves or the community
• Failing to adequately treat women during pregnancy or labour
• Surgical errors and inadequate care

Hospital negligence cases are complex and require particular expertise.

Our experienced team of medical negligence lawyers can assist you get the compensation and advice you are entitled to.

Just wanted to write a short “thank you” note. My experience with BPC has been more than I could ask for. You were very understanding with me and the result was fantastic. I can now begin to put my life back together.

Radmila, Parramatta