GP Negligence Solicitors: Expert Legal Support

A personal injury claim arising from GP negligence must usually be brought within three years. This time limit will run either from the date the negligent treatment occurred. Where the patient is under 18, the limitation period does not start until they reach adulthood, giving them until their 21st birthday to pursue a claim.

There is no fixed timeframe for resolving doctor negligence claims, as each case is unique. The duration will depend on the complexity of the issues involved, the evidence required and how the defendant responds. Some GP negligence cases may settle within a few months, while others can take a couple of years or more to conclude.

Every GP negligence case is unique, and the level of compensation available will depend on the nature of the negligence and the harm it has caused.

At Satchell Moran, we work to secure compensation that reflects the full impact of your injuries. Compensation may include damages for physical and psychological suffering, the cost of rehabilitation, loss of earnings if you have been unable to work and any ongoing care or treatment you may require.

GP negligence compensation claims require evidence addressing what went wrong, how the care was of an unacceptable standard, and how the negligence caused you harm.

Examples of evidence include GP and hospital medical records, test results, prescriptions, and any correspondence about your treatment. Independent medical expert evidence is often required to confirm whether negligence occurred and what impact it has had on your condition.

You may also need evidence of your symptoms and how they have affected your daily life. It is beneficial to keep financial records, such as payslips or receipts, to support any claim for lost earnings.

No, you do not need to change doctors if you make a GP negligence claim. Your GP still has a professional duty to continue providing appropriate care, and you are entitled to remain registered with the same practice, if you wish.

If you feel uncomfortable continuing with the same GP, you can choose to move to another practice, but this is a personal decision rather than a requirement of making a claim.

A GP negligence claim is usually brought against the GP themselves and their professional indemnity insurer. Although the GP is the primary defendant involved, any compensation is typically paid by their indemnity provider rather than directly by the doctor.

At Satchell Moran, we handle GP negligence claims on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you will not need to pay any legal fees unless your claim is successful.

Our no win, no fee GP negligence arrangement allows you to pursue a claim without any upfront financial risk. If your claim succeeds, legal costs are typically recovered from the other side, with any agreed success fee explained to you clearly at the outset.

If your doctor or practitioner denies any wrongdoing, your GP negligence claim can still proceed.

If there is a denial of liability, your dedicated team at Satchell Moran will continue to investigate the case by reviewing medical records and obtaining independent expert evidence to confirm whether negligence occurred.

Many GP negligence claims are resolved through negotiation rather than court proceedings. If agreement cannot be reached, the case may proceed to court, where a judge will decide the outcome based on the evidence.

You can still bring a GP negligence claim even if you have already made a complaint. A complaint and a legal claim are separate processes. 

A complaint is used to raise concerns and may result in an explanation, apology or changes to care, while a claim focuses on whether negligence occurred and whether you are entitled to doctor negligence compensation.

No, making a GP negligence claim should not affect any future NHS treatment.

Healthcare professionals have a duty to provide appropriate care regardless of whether a patient has brought a claim or complaint.