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NSW · Central West · Orana Region
When a professional you trusted gets it seriously wrong, the damage doesn’t stay contained to the paperwork. It affects your finances, your health, your plans — and often your ability to trust again. If you’re in Dubbo or anywhere across the Orana region and you believe a professional has let you down, Fair Go Australia can help you understand whether you have a claim and what to do about it.
Professional Negligence · NSW
Professional negligence occurs when a person or business providing a professional service fails to meet the standard of care the law requires — and that failure causes you measurable harm. It covers a wide range of professions: solicitors, medical practitioners, financial advisers, accountants, engineers, and architects, among others.
In regional areas like Dubbo and the Central West, access to specialist legal representation isn’t always straightforward. Many people in the Orana region have worked with the same local professional for years — sometimes decades — which can make the decision to pursue a claim feel uncomfortable. That shouldn’t stop you from getting a fair outcome. The fact that you live three hours from Sydney doesn’t change your rights under the law.
Fair Go Australia operates nationally. We handle professional negligence claims for clients across regional NSW and can manage your matter entirely remotely — with no requirement to travel anywhere.
Claim Types
We assist Dubbo and Orana region clients with professional negligence claims across all major categories. If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of the examples below, contact us anyway — professional negligence law is broader than most people realise.
NSW Legislation
In NSW, professional negligence claims are governed primarily by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). To succeed in a claim, you generally need to establish four things: that the professional owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty by falling below the required standard, that the breach caused your loss, and that the loss you suffered is recognised at law.
The High Court’s decision in Rogers v Whitaker (1992) 175 CLR 479 remains a foundational authority on the standard of care owed by professionals in Australia, establishing that professionals cannot simply defer to accepted practice when that practice fails to meet the standard a reasonable person would expect.
Claims may be brought in the Supreme Court of NSW or, depending on the amount in dispute, the District Court — which runs a circuit through Dubbo. Complaints about solicitor conduct can also be directed to the Law Society of NSW or the Legal Services Commissioner (NSW).
Act before time runs out.
In NSW, professional negligence claims must generally be commenced within 3 years of the date you became aware — or should reasonably have become aware — of the negligence, under the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW). Missing this deadline can permanently extinguish your right to claim. If you’re not sure whether your limitation period is still open, contact our team for a free assessment as soon as possible.
Remote Access · Regional NSW
You do not need to come to us. We work with clients in Dubbo, Narromine, Gilgandra, Wellington, Nyngan, Mudgee, and across the broader Orana and Central West regions via phone, video conference, and email. The process is straightforward, and the quality of advice and representation is the same as it is for clients in the capital cities — because the legal team is the same.
Regional clients often tell us they assumed specialist legal help wasn’t accessible to them without significant travel or expense. It is. If you have a potential professional negligence claim, we can assess it, advise you on your prospects, and — where the matter warrants it — run your case on a no-win, no-fee basis from wherever you are.
Free Case Evaluation
There is no obligation, no cost, and nothing you need to prepare before making contact. Our team will review your situation confidentially and give you an honest assessment of whether you have a viable claim. We respond to all enquiries within 1 business day.
Common Questions
Yes. Fair Go Australia handles professional negligence claims for clients across regional NSW entirely remotely. You can engage with our team by phone, video, or email at every stage of the process. There is no requirement to attend any office in person.
In most cases, you have 3 years from the date you became aware — or reasonably should have become aware — of the negligence, under the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW). There are some exceptions and extensions that may apply depending on your circumstances. If you are concerned your time may be running out, contact us as a matter of priority.
It means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you do not pay our legal fees. You take on no financial risk in pursuing a claim. The terms of any no-win, no-fee arrangement are explained clearly before any work begins, so you know exactly where you stand.
Any professional who owes a duty of care to their client may be held accountable if they breach that duty and cause loss. This includes — but is not limited to — solicitors, barristers, medical practitioners, financial advisers, accountants, engineers, architects, and surveyors. If a professional’s error has caused you measurable harm, it is worth getting a formal assessment.
Our goal is to help people in the best way possible. this is a basic principle in every case and cause for success. contact us today for a free consultation.
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