GP Negligence claims
If you have been the victim of negligence at the hands of a doctor or GP, you could be entitled to compensation.
It goes without saying that the overwhelming majority of medical professionals do not set out to cause any injury to their patients. Sometimes though, things can go wrong when under the care of a GP or doctor. An incorrect prescription, misdiagnosis, oversight in medical records or crucial delay can have devastating effects.
As members of Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), the specialist team of Medical Negligence lawyers at Tilly Bailey & Irvine are qualified to give specialist legal advice in this complex area. We tenaciously represent clients against medical professionals and have brought many successful claims against numerous GPs under a variety of circumstances.
Why suffer in silence?
If you have had a problem whilst under the care of GP, don’t feel intimidated: take action today. Talk to the specialists at Tilly Bailey & Irvine for sound, understanding advice. We take on cases like these on a regular basis and have in depth experience in recovering the highest possible pay-outs to compensate clients for their suffering.
If you, or a member of your family have suffered as a result of GP negligence we want to help, get in touch today for specialist advice you can trust. We offer all clients an initial FREE INTERVIEW and if we consider you have a viable claim we will offer you a NO WIN NO FEE arrangement.
Get in touch
Call us today for FREE in 0800 052 6824 or 01429 405100 from your mobile or outside the UK. Email us: medicalnegligence@tbilaw.co.uk, Text “TBI” plus your message to 80100 or find your local office.
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Client Cases
- GP Negligence Leads to £400,000 Damages PayoutOur client was a child who suffered from severe impairment of vision and hearing as a result of congenital rubella. Her GP had failed to arrange for rubella immunisation of her mother during pregnancy which directly led to the child’s condition. The claim was contested, but shortly before trial settlement negotiations were entered into with the GP's defence association and damages of £400,000 were awarded.
Can you help with rehabilitation and support?
When seeking compensation we will also ensure that any costs associated with support and rehabilitation are taken into account. We view the after-care of an injury or illness as being just as important as financial compensation and will help you access the rehabilitation care and support needed for you and your family.What is the process of making a claim?
We will keep you informed throughout the whole claims process. Depending on the nature of your case the process of making a claim can vary, some cases can be settled fairly quickly whereas the more complex cases involving a number of defendants may take a lot longer. Once we have assessed your case and established that you have a viable claim, we start the investigation thoroughly by gathering all relevant documentation e.g. incident reports, witness statements, medical records. Once we have all the information we will be able to advise on your chances of winning your case and then put forward the claim to the guilty party and their insurers. Although some cases do go to court the majority of claims are negotiated and settled outside of the courts.How much compensation will I receive?
The amount of compensation you receive is dependant on a number of factors and each case will be treated on an individual basis. Factors include the seriousness of the injury or illness, how your life has been affected as a result, how much money you have lost or will lose as a consequence and the long-term impact on your life. We will assess your case and let you know from the outset, what is involved and how your opponent’s insurers and the courts work, in order to give you an idea of how much compensation you may receive. We will keep you informed as your case progresses to provide a more accurate idea of how much compensation you could receive. Rest assured, we will do everything we can to recover the maximum amount of compensation available.Are there time limits to making a claim?
There are time limits for making a claim for compensation, but each case will be considered on its own facts, the circumstances and the nature of the case. Generally court proceedings must be brought 3 years from when the accident or injury occurred or when diagnosis was confirmed. The courts can use their discretion, provided that there is good reason for delay, however, it is very important that a claim is pursued as soon as possible. Time limits do not apply to children or people who are unable to act due to mental incapacity.What is No Win No Fee?
If we feel that you have a viable case we will offer a No Win No Fee agreement, also known as a Conditional Fee Arrangement (CFA). This is a guarantee that if you lose your case, you do not have to pay anything and therefore avoids putting you at any financial risk. If you win your case, we can claim some or all of your legal costs directly from the defendant’s insurers. However, due to a change in the law from 1st April 2013, you may have to make some contribution towards your legal costs which will be deducted from any compensation awarded to you. You will not be expected to pay anything until you have received your compensation. Any deduction will not exceed 25% of the damages awarded. Any award for general damages that you recover in respect of claims commenced after 1st April 2013 will be increased by 10% to offset any fees that may be payable.
"Case handled very well everyone helpful and caring."
Mrs D
"Very happy with the outcome"
Mr B