GP Negligence

GPs manage day to day problems and, although they are not usually specialists they should know when to refer a patient to a more specialist doctor.  Unfortunately, like all professionals, sometimes GPs make mistakes and those mistakes can be devastating.

Common GP negligence claims

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) are putting Guidelines in place to assist GPs in providing treatment and making referrals.  Failing to follow those Guidelines can result in negligent treatment.  

• Failing to diagnose meningitis
• Failing to diagnose brain haemorrhage
• Failure to refer for cancer investigations
• Failing to make planned referrals
• Prescribing the wrong medication/misprescriptions
• Failing to diagnose unstable angina leading to cardiac arrest

Our approach to GP negligence claims

Our expert medical negligence solicitors have obtained compensation in claims for negligence against GPs.  It is important to choose lawyers with the specialism and expertise to help you.  We have a track record of expertise in successfully handling GP negligence claims and will be able to advise you on funding options for your claim and time constraints within which you have to bring a GP negligence claim.

Contact us to talk about your GP negligence claim

Please call 0800 916 9049, email enquiries@rjw.co.uk or use the short online enquiry form. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors offer a free initial consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your accident and help you understand whether or not you have a case.

With offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh RJW can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.