GP Negligence Claims

Who can bring a GP negligence claim?

You may be able to claim compensation for any injuries you have suffered as a result of treatment or care provided by your GP or any healthcare practitioner employed by your GP practice which are the result of negligence, i.e. because of a mistake made by a doctor or other healthcare practitioner.

Hay & Kilner have acted for clients whose complaint relates to a range of GP treatment issues including:

• Misdiagnosis
• Delay in diagnosis
• Opioid management
• Prescription error

Why choose Hay & Kilner?

Hay & Kilner’s team of specialised clinical and medical negligence solicitors in Newcastle has recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds of compensation on behalf of their clients in GP negligence claims.

We provide a high-quality service and will take the time to get to know you and understand exactly what you have been through to get you the compensation you deserve. We represent clients around the North East and are happy to come out to see you at home if you are unable to attend the office.

When to make a GP negligence claim?

An Act of Parliament sets out time limits for bringing a clinical/GP negligence claim. Failure to issue proceedings within this time scale may mean that the GP negligence claim is time barred and cannot proceed.

The Limitation Act provides that the time limit is three years from the date on which harm resulted from the allegedly negligent action; or, if later, the date when you became aware that you received negligent treatment from your GP.

In the case of minors that is for the people who are under the age of 18 years, the limitation period does not begin to run until their 18th birthday.

If the injured person is suffering from a mental disability the time limit does not start to run until mental capacity has returned. If mental capacity never returns then an action for damages for GP negligence can be started at any time in the future even though the primary 3-year limitation period may have expired.

Find out more about when to pursue a GP negligence claim with our article: Is it too late to bring a clinical negligence claim?

How much does it cost to make a GP negligence claim?

There are several ways a GP negligence claim can be funded; the most common being under a Conditional Fee Agreement on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. Read more about the different ways to fund your potential GP negligence claim with our article No Win No Fee and other options for funding your medical negligence claim.

How long does a GP negligence claim take?

GP negligence claims can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to reach a resolution. The likely timescale usually depends on the severity of your injuries and whether or not your GP or other healthcare practitioner accepts responsibility for your injuries.

Getting started with a GP negligence claim

If you think you may be entitled to compensation for an injury you have suffered, contact our team on 0191 232 8345 or using our online contact form and we will arrange an initial appointment to discuss your potential GP negligence claim free of charge.