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When a professional you trusted has let you down and caused you real harm, you deserve honest advice — not delays, not excuses. Fair Go Australia handles professional negligence claims exclusively, on a no-win, no-fee basis. Whether you are in Morphett Vale, Christies Beach, Seaford, Noarlunga, or further down the southern corridor, we can assess your situation without you needing to leave home.
Professional negligence claims
Adelaide’s southern suburbs stretch a long way — from Hallett Cove and Sheidow Park in the north, through Morphett Vale and Noarlunga Centre, down to the coastal towns of Christies Beach, Seaford, and Aldinga Beach, and further south toward Willunga and McLaren Vale. It is a broad, diverse corridor, and a lot of people in it rely on professionals for some of the most consequential decisions in their lives: buying a home, managing a health condition, setting up a business, planning for retirement.
When those professionals fall short of their legal duty, the consequences can be severe. A misdiagnosis that allowed a treatable condition to progress unchecked. A solicitor who missed a critical deadline and let a claim lapse. A financial adviser whose recommendations wiped out savings that took decades to build. These are not abstract scenarios — they are the situations our clients bring to us.
Fair Go Australia handles professional negligence claims exclusively, and we work on a no-win, no-fee basis. Almost all of our work is handled remotely — so whether you are in Christies Beach or McLaren Vale, you get the same quality of advice without having to take time off or arrange a trip to the CBD.
Areas of practice
Professional negligence can arise in many contexts. The common thread is this: a qualified professional owed you a duty of care, they fell below the standard expected of someone in their position, and that failure cost you in a real and measurable way.
Missed limitation periods, poor advice, failed transactions, conflict of interest.
Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, inadequate informed consent.
Unsuitable investments, failure to disclose conflicts, poor strategic advice.
Tax errors, incorrect advice, audit failures, misreported financials.
Structural defects, flawed designs, inadequate inspections.
Misrepresentation, failure to disclose material facts, breach of fiduciary duty.
This is not an exhaustive list. If a licensed professional was engaged to do a job, owed you a duty of care, and got it wrong in a way that caused you loss — it is worth having that looked at. Use our Claim Eligibility Checker for a quick initial read of your situation.
Your legal rights in South Australia
Professional negligence claims in South Australia are governed primarily by the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA). This legislation sets out how courts assess the standard of care owed by professionals, the nature of breach, and what losses are recoverable.
The foundational duty of care standard comes from the High Court’s decision in Rogers v Whitaker (1992) 175 CLR 479 — a case that remains central to how Australian courts approach professional negligence to this day. At its core, the question is whether the professional met the standard a reasonably competent practitioner in their field would have met in the same circumstances.
South Australia is not subject to the Legal Profession Uniform Law — legal practitioners here are regulated separately under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA) and overseen by the Law Society of South Australia. Solicitor negligence claims in this state operate under that framework. For most professional negligence matters, proceedings may be brought in the District Court of South Australia or — for higher-value and more complex claims — the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Time limits — act now
Act before time runs out. In South Australia, 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 of Actions Act 1936 (SA). Missing this deadline can permanently extinguish your right to claim, regardless of how strong your case might be.
Limitation periods are not always straightforward. In some situations, the clock starts later than people expect. In others, it may have already run further than they realise. If you are unsure whether your window is still open, contact our team for a free assessment as soon as possible — delay carries real risk.
The claims process
Getting clarity on your situation does not require a large commitment of time or money. Here is what typically happens when you contact Fair Go Australia.
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You tell us what happened. We listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest assessment of whether there is a claim worth pursuing. No obligation and no cost.
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If we proceed, we help you identify and collect the documentation that matters — records, contracts, correspondence, and expert reports.
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In many cases, a formal letter of demand and early negotiations resolve the matter before court proceedings become necessary.
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Where the matter does not resolve, we initiate proceedings in the District Court or Supreme Court of South Australia, depending on the nature and value of the claim.
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Most professional negligence claims settle before a final hearing. Our team works toward the best available outcome — negotiated settlement or court judgment.
Why choose us
Professional negligence is a narrow, technically demanding area of law. It requires not just legal skill, but a working understanding of professional standards across multiple industries — and the experience to know when those standards have genuinely been breached. This is all we do.
We handle professional negligence claims exclusively. Every member of our team is focused on this area of law — which means you benefit from depth of experience that general practice firms simply cannot match.
If your claim does not succeed, you pay us nothing. There are no upfront legal fees and no hidden costs. Our fees are recovered only if your claim is successful, as a proportion of the compensation awarded.
Most of our work is handled by phone, email, and video conference. Southern Suburbs clients receive the same quality of advice as anyone in the city, without taking time off work or arranging transport.
We understand the Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA), the relevant limitation periods, the District and Supreme Court processes, and how South Australian courts approach professional negligence claims.
If a professional has failed you and you have suffered a real loss, you may have a claim. The only way to know for certain is to have it properly assessed — at no cost, with no obligation.
We respond to all enquiries within 1 business day.
Common questions
Yes. Fair Go Australia operates Australia-wide and serves clients remotely. Whether you are in Morphett Vale, Noarlunga, Christies Beach, Seaford, Aldinga Beach, or anywhere else along the southern corridor, you can access the same quality of service as someone in the Adelaide CBD — without leaving home.
In most circumstances, you have 3 years from the date you became aware — or reasonably should have become aware — of the negligence, under the Limitation of Actions Act 1936 (SA). This deadline is strict. Once it passes, your right to claim may be permanently extinguished. If you are unsure where you stand, get advice now rather than later.
It means exactly what it says. If your claim does not succeed, you pay us nothing. There are no upfront legal fees and no hidden costs. Our fees are only recovered if your claim is successful, as a proportion of the compensation awarded. The initial evaluation is free and carries no obligation.
Any licensed or qualified professional who owes a duty of care to a client can potentially be held accountable — including solicitors, doctors, financial advisers, accountants, engineers, architects, surveyors, and real estate agents. If a professional was engaged to perform a service and fell below the standard reasonably expected of them, causing you measurable loss, there may be a claim.
Not necessarily. Many claims are resolved through negotiation or formal mediation before any court proceedings are required. Where court proceedings become necessary, we manage that process on your behalf — including in the District Court or Supreme Court of South Australia depending on the nature and value of the claim.
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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