Can I Get Compensation If My GP Was Negligent?
If you think that either you or a loved one are suffering due to significant negligence on the part of your GP, you should talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor. They will be able to advise you as to whether or not you may be able to make a claim.
When can you get compensation?
If a medical professional provides substandard care or commits an act of negligence in the course of medical care, the patient is legally entitled to make a claim for compensation if the negligence causes them to suffer a worse outcome than would otherwise have been the case.
In some circumstances, where the patient is particularly unfortunate, an act of negligence can cause a lifetime of disability. The associated financial losses, which might include a significant loss of income or the costs of care, can be incorporated into a successful compensation claim.
Starting a claim
The first step is to speak with a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence law. They will be able to obtain your medical records and carry out an investigation in to the quality of your care, identifying whether or not there has been a breach of duty and, if so, the ways in which this has affected your long-term outcome.
It is important to be aware, however, that claims for compensation are associated with a three year deadline from the date of the alleged negligence. The solicitor's assessment needs to take place prior to this deadline. Consequently, if you think that you may have a claim, it is essential that you speak with a legal expert at the earliest moment to ensure that they can evaluate your treatment and your claim thoroughly.
What might constitute GP negligence?
A GP might be considered to have acted negligently for a variety of reasons including the following:
- A failure to carry out an examination when this would normally be considered appropriate, leading to a misdiagnosis of a significant condition
- A failure to provide red flag warnings or arrange suitable safety-netting such as a follow-on appointment
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms leading to a delay in an accurate diagnosis
- A failure to seek specialist advice or to make an appropriate and timely referral
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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