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When a professional you trusted fails to do their job properly — and that failure costs you money, your health, or something you can’t easily get back — it’s completely reasonable to feel angry, confused, and unsure where to turn. You placed your confidence in someone who held themselves out as an expert. You deserved better.
At Fair Go Australia, we are specialist professional negligence lawyers. This is all we do. We act exclusively for claimants who have suffered real harm because of a professional’s failure — and we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. There are no upfront costs, ever.
Professional negligence occurs when a professional — someone licensed or qualified to provide expert services — falls below the standard of care that a competent person in their field would meet, and that failure causes you a measurable loss. In practice it looks like a lawyer who missed a filing deadline and cost you your case. A financial advisor who put your retirement savings into products that were never right for you. A doctor who dismissed symptoms that turned out to be serious.
In Western Australia, these claims are primarily governed by the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA). This legislation sets out the legal framework courts apply when assessing whether a professional has breached their duty of care and what compensation may be recoverable. It covers all sectors — legal, medical, financial, engineering, and beyond.
Perth is Western Australia’s capital and home to a large, diverse professional services sector spanning resources, financial services, construction, healthcare, and law. Whatever profession is involved in your situation, the core legal principles are the same — and our team has the depth of experience to navigate them.
Every case we take on is unique, but these are among the most common claim types we see from Perth clients. If your situation involves a different profession, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a claim — it means we will assess it on its own facts.
Missing a limitation period, providing incorrect advice, or mishandling a conveyancing transaction — legal negligence takes many forms. If your lawyer let you down, you may have a claim against them. See: Solicitor Negligence Claims →
A misdiagnosis that delayed treatment. A surgical error with lasting consequences. A failure to obtain informed consent. When medical professionals fall below the standard their patients deserve, the consequences can be life-altering. See: Medical Negligence Lawyers →
Errors in tax advice, negligent financial reporting, or conduct that triggered an ATO audit or penalty — accountants carry a high duty of care to their clients, and when they breach it the financial damage can be significant.
If an advisor recommended products unsuitable for your needs, failed to disclose conflicts of interest, or gave advice that simply wasn’t appropriate for your circumstances, you may have grounds for a claim. Perth’s resources and investment economy makes financial advice claims particularly common.
Perth’s active construction sector means claims involving design defects, structural failures, and negligent engineering or architectural advice are a real and recurring issue. If a professional’s design or advice led to a property defect, you may be entitled to recover rectification costs and consequential losses.
A broker who placed you in a loan that was never appropriate for your financial position — or failed to explain key terms and risks — may have breached their duty of care. These claims often arise alongside financial hardship and can be time-sensitive.
The Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA) is the primary legislation governing negligence claims in Western Australia. To succeed in a professional negligence claim, four elements generally need to be established:
The limitations and caps on certain types of damages — particularly for personal injury — are also regulated by the Act. Claims are typically litigated in the Supreme Court of Western Australia (Perth), with some matters heard in the Federal Court of Australia. The Law Society of Western Australia is the primary regulatory body for legal practitioners in the state.
Act before time runs out. In Western Australia, professional negligence claims must generally be commenced within 6 years of the date the cause of action accrued — or 3 years for personal injury claims, measured from the date you became aware (or reasonably should have become aware) of the negligence. Missing this deadline can permanently extinguish your right to claim. Contact our team for a free assessment as soon as possible.
The Limitation Act 2005 (WA) governs these time limits. The clock does not necessarily start from the date the negligent act occurred — in many cases, it starts from when you first became aware (or when a reasonable person in your position would have become aware) that negligence had occurred and caused your loss. This is known as the discoverability principle.
Don’t assume your time has passed. Don’t delay finding out. Our team can assess your limitation position as part of a free case evaluation.
We know you have probably been through a lot already. You may have tried to raise the matter with the professional directly. You may have got nowhere. Our job is to cut through that and give you a clear picture of where you stand and what can be done.
Because we work on a no-win, no-fee basis, our interests are directly aligned with yours. We only recover our fees if your claim succeeds. There are no upfront costs and no hidden charges.
Getting started is simple. Tell us what happened, and we’ll give you an honest assessment — usually within one business day. Your evaluation is completely confidential. Nothing you share will be passed on without your consent. There’s no pressure to proceed, and no cost involved regardless of what you decide.
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Yes. fga.net.au operates Australia-wide, which means distance is not a barrier. Whether you’re in an inner-Perth suburb, a satellite city, or a regional part of WA, we can assist you remotely — by phone, video, and secure document sharing. You won’t need to attend an office in person unless you choose to.
This varies considerably depending on the complexity of the claim and whether it resolves through negotiation or goes to court. Straightforward claims settled with an insurer can sometimes conclude in several months. More complex matters, particularly those with contested expert evidence, can take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline estimate as part of your case evaluation.
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 standard of a reasonably competent professional in their field; that the breach caused your loss; and that the loss you suffered is a recognisable legal loss. Expert evidence from someone in the same profession is usually central. Our team manages this process for you.
Yes — and in fact, most professionals are required to hold professional indemnity insurance, which exists precisely to cover situations like yours. When you make a claim, the insurer typically becomes the party you’re effectively negotiating with. Having the right legal representation matters in these negotiations, and our team has significant experience working with insurers on professional negligence matters.
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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