MCDERMOTT RICHARDS LAWYERS
  • About Us
  • Why Us
    • Jane McDermott
    • Karen Richards
  • Our Services
    • Asbestos Related Conditions
    • The Client Journey
    • Silica Related Conditions
  • Contact Us
    • General Enquiry
    • Register Your Exposure
  • Call: 03 9696 1774
THE CLIENT JOURNEY

Our core purpose is to alleviate the burden on you and your family. 

Timing is critical. It is important that you meet us as soon as possible after your diagnosis so we can discuss your claim and file court proceedings on your behalf.

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We offer a 'No Win - No Fee'* service for asbestos and other dust related conditions.
​​*conditions apply

​We act on a ‘no win no fee’ basis for dust related conditions. This means we fund both the legal work that we do and disbursements (payments to others that need to be made along the way) until we successfully resolve your claim. Please note conditions apply. 

Your journey ​with us

​We appreciate that you are going through a difficult time. Our goal is to prepare everything we can for you, allowing you to concentrate on medical appointments and spending quality time with your family, free from any additional stress. Once we have a report from your treating medical team, we are able to fast-track your claim.

It is important that you meet us as soon as possible after your diagnosis so we can discuss your claim and file court proceedings on your behalf. Timing is critical. It is not until your claim is filed in court that your entitlement to damages for pain and suffering is protected. This is often the largest component of the overall damages available.

​"On behalf of my family, I extend to you our thanks for the efforts and support you have provided to us from the very first meeting we had once dad was diagnosed. You kept us well informed, clearly discussed the options and simplified the whole process for us. You were also sometimes an ear for frustrations and somebody else to turn to during difficult moments - well beyond the call of duty! We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone in a similar position."
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Our process is clear and straightforward. 

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​We meet you at home ​

We will meet with you at your home or at hospital for a free, no obligation case assessment. We will continue our home visit service throughout the course of your claim until its successful resolution.
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​02.
We issue your claim and build your case

We immediately investigate and issue your claim, and expedite it through the court process.
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03.
​We conduct settlement negotiations 

All cases are listed for a pre-trial settlement conference – this is a meeting between your lawyers and lawyers for the defendant company where the parties discuss the details of your case and it may resolve without the need to go to trial. To prepare, we will discuss your case with you and how your condition impacts on your life and family.
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04.
​We take your case to resolution

The majority of cases settle before trial. We are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary. Very few claims proceed to trial and verdict in Victoria.
ABOUT US​
WHY US
OUR SERVICES
CONTACT
​ASBESTOS RELATED CONDITIONS
​SILICA RELATED CONDITIONS
​To register your exposure with us*,
​please go here
*Conditions apply. We will explain what conditions apply when we meet you.
Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 ​​​[email protected]
P: 03 9696 1774
F: 03 9957 2233

Visiting Office in ​ Adelaide 
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  • About Us
  • Why Us
    • Jane McDermott
    • Karen Richards
  • Our Services
    • Asbestos Related Conditions
    • The Client Journey
    • Silica Related Conditions
  • Contact Us
    • General Enquiry
    • Register Your Exposure
  • Call: 03 9696 1774