GP Negligence

A GP negligence claim* is when you seek damages for the effects on your health today and in the future after a breach of duty of care by a GP. Your GP is often the first person you turn to with a medical problem, and you trust them to give you their full attention and care. 

If the GP breaches that duty of care and your health suffers, you could have a GP negligence claim*. GP negligence can affect your health, and it can happen when you need your GP the most. 

According to a recent report over 50% of GP negligence claims* were for a delayed diagnosis or failure to refer for further tests. 25% of all GP negligence claims* involve a delayed diagnosis of cancer, where a delay can cost crucial time in starting vital treatment. 

The report shows that 15% of GP claims involve prescription errors, which could affect treatments, and around 10% of GP negligence claims involve malpractice with medical procedures such as stitches and minor, clinic-based surgery.

PBN Litigation Solicitors can help make your GP negligence claim* for compensation if you suffer a breach of duty of care by a GP.

Common claims for GP negligence range from a misdiagnosis of cancer to errors in prescribing medication and a failure to refer a patient for further testing. You trust and rely on your GP for their medical care and advice. If they breach that duty of care you may have a claim for GP negligence. 

GP negligence can affect your life and you claim for the effects today and in the future. 

Some common claims for GP negligence are:

A GP misdiagnosis of cancer claim is a very common claim for GP negligence in Ireland. The effects on the patient of a GP misdiagnosis of cancer can affect their ability to fight the disease and to start early treatment before the cancer spreads. 

Types of cancer misdiagnosis by a GP:

If you suffer a misdiagnosis of cancer by a GP, you could see the cancer spreading, need invasive surgery, and you may miss valuable treatment time at the beginning of your fight with cancer when you are still healthy. 

You may have a GP negligence claim* if they misdiagnose your cancer as another condition.

A GP failure to refer for further tests claim can happen after you suffer a delay in diagnosis and in beginning treatment for your condition. Your GP should always refer you for further tests to avoid a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis of many conditions. 

Types of failure to refer for further tests claims:

A failure to refer a patient for tests can cause unnecessary stress to the patient as well as delaying the diagnosis of a condition and in receiving the correct course of treatment.

A GP errors with a prescription claim is when the GP fails to prescribe the correct medication or correct dose of a medication to a patient in the surgery. Prescription errors can cause many issues, and the GP should be very careful when prescribing medications. 

Types of GP errors with a prescription:

An error with a prescription can affect your treatment and you may have a GP negligence claim for compensation if your GP is negligent with your medications.

A GP missed diagnosis of a condition claim is when the GP fails to diagnose your illness, and the missed diagnosis causes the condition to worsen until it is diagnosed. A missed diagnosis can delay treatment and can even be fatal in some cases. 

Types of GP missed diagnosis of a condition:

A GP negligence claim* can seek compensation when your GP misses the diagnosis of your health issues.

A GP delayed diagnosis of a condition can happen when they fail to diagnose a health issue when you first start showing symptoms. The delay in diagnosis can slow a correct diagnosis, and you could suffer until a diagnosis is made. 

Types of GP delayed diagnosis of a condition claim:

A delayed diagnosis costs time, and you may have a GP negligence claim* if it happens to you.

A GP failure to keep accurate medical records claim can have many effects on the patients in the surgery, not least the lack of a clear medical history. The GP is obliged to keep and safely store medical records, and they should be available when needed. 

Types of GP failure to keep accurate medical records problems:

Patient medical records must be kept safe and updated after every GP appointment. A medical negligence claim for compensation may happen when the GP fails to keep accurate medical records. 

GP negligence can delay treatment, allow a condition to worsen, and, in some cases, may put a patient’s life in danger. 

PBN Litigation solicitors can look at your case and see if you have a valid GP negligence claim* for compensation.

GP negligence compensation awards in Ireland differ depending on the injury or injuries you suffer, such as the consequences of a delayed cancer diagnosis or a prescription error. 

GP negligence could cause you to suffer unnecessary pain and emotional stress. You could spend time in hospital and be unable to work or look after family members in your care. 

There is not one fixed compensation award for any medical negligence claim*, which is very true with GP negligence claims*. A medical negligence solicitor can only give you an idea of what is possible when you suffer due to a breach of care by a GP and what you can claim* for its effects on you. 

Every compensation claim* is different. You may experience pain and suffering due to a missed diagnosis of a broken ankle, which could affect your ability to work, travel, and provide for your family. 

With your GP negligence claim*, you seek damages for the effect of the injury or injuries due to the medical negligence by a GP on you today and your future life. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how your GP negligence claim* will be a combination of two types of damages.

Damages in a GP negligence claim* are a combination of: 

The two types of damages take into consideration the effects of the negligence by your GP on your life today and its impact on your future.

General Damages in a GP negligence claim* are compensation for the pain and suffering you experience due to errors by the GP when diagnosing a condition or when they fail to refer you for further tests and treatment. 

For example, you may be able to claim* General Damages for the delays in your treatment when they make an error with a prescription or the pain from a missed diagnosis of appendicitis. 

General Damages may be claimed in any medical negligence case where the injuries cause pain and inconvenience and affect your ability to exercise, drive, play sports and other activities.  

Special Damages in a GP negligence claim* are for the financial effects on your life due to the medical negligence by the GP, such as when you cannot work and provide for the family when recovering from a misdiagnosis of cancer or a delayed diagnosis of a severe infection. 

You could be off work for a time or be unable to return to similar work with the same salary. 

With Special Damages you claim* for:  

Special Damages are for the financial effects of a loss of income when recovering from the GP negligence. For example, you can claim special damages if you can only take lesser-paid employment due to a delayed diagnosis of cardiac issues. 

You claim* Special Damages to offset the financial costs of the medical negligence so you will not be out of pocket due to the actions of others.  

Each person in a GP negligence claim* is different from another one. The financial effects may be heavier on you than on someone in a similar situation. If you have children, you may need to claim* for their care while you recover from a severe infection or deal with a cancer diagnosis. 

You may claim* for what is needed to maintain a similar quality of life as before the effects of the GP negligence on your life.  

Your PBN Litigation solicitor can guide you on what to expect in compensation and how to make your GP negligence claim*. 

You may be eligible for compensation for GP negligence in Ireland when a GP breaches their duty of care to you. 

You are the injured party, and if the medical professional’s negligence could be the cause of your injury, you can claim* for the effects of the injury on your life today and in the future. 

The compensation for GP negligence will help you get your life back on track and ensure you are not out of pocket due to the medical negligence. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can make your claim* when you may be eligible for GP negligence compensation. 

Yes, you may claim* on behalf of a loved one for GP negligence. The financial dependents of a loved one who suffered due to a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis can make a claim* for compensation in the case of their death or mental or physical incapacity to make the claim*.  

Persons who can claim* compensation for GP negligence in Ireland can be:

Dependents may be able to claim* the cost of personal care for life, adaptations to the home and any ongoing medical treatments and therapy due to the GP negligence suffered by a loved one. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can help with your claim* from day one. We can advise you who is eligible for compensation and be with you when making the GP negligence compensation claim*.  

The consequences of GP negligence range from becoming ill due to a prescription error to losing your medical records to the serious outcomes of a missed cancer diagnosis. 

Your GP owes you a duty of care, and part of that is to ensure they always give you full medical care. To make a missed diagnosis of cancer or missing the obvious signs of diabetes can affect a patient for life and could have long-term financial effects, too. 

Some consequences of GP negligence are:

If you suffer from one or more consequences of GP negligence, you could have a GP negligence claim for compensation.

There are a few steps to follow when you make a claim for GP negligence in Ireland. Making any medical negligence claim* may seem daunting, especially if you are taking on a large practice or your local, family GP you may know for years from being in their care. 

You may be worried about taking on your GP or a large medical practice, but with the help of a medical negligence solicitor, you can navigate your way through what could be a complex process.  

The steps to follow when making a GP negligence claim* in Ireland are:  

You have two years to make a claim* for GP negligence in Ireland. If you are outside the time limit, you are very unlikely to be able to make a claim*. 

In a medical negligence claim* in Ireland, you must have all the paperwork in place and filed within the time limit. Your PBN Litigation Solicitor can help with the claim* process and give you a checklist for what is needed to file the compensation claim*. 

If a child suffers GP negligence, such as errors with a prescription or a failure to refer for further tests, the parent has until they turn 18 to make a medical negligence claim*. 

Once a child turns 18, they then have two years to make a GP negligence claim*, proving their parents did not make one on their behalf previously. 

You may make a claim* outside of the two-year limit only if the date of knowledge of injury allows it. The date of knowledge is the date you became aware the injury was due to GP negligence. 

When your GP makes an error with your medical care the consequences may not become apparent for a time. Some cases of GP negligence do not come to light until they are diagnosed years later by another medical professional. In such cases, your two-year limit to claim* may begin on the day of the diagnosis of GP negligence by the other medical professional. 

In all cases of medical negligence, the sooner you begin the claim* process, the better it will be for the case. It is preferable to write down what happened while it is fresh in your memory and while the medical evidence can clearly show the negligence during treatment. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can look at the details of your claim* and get started on a valid GP negligence claim* within the time limits.  

Make a claim* for GP negligence today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors. 

If you have suffered GP negligence in the diagnosis of a condition, your treatment or when being prescribed medication, then PBN Litigation Solicitors have the experience and expertise to manage your compensation claim*.  

You, the client, are the one suffering with unnecessary pain and trauma. The last thing you should have to worry about is dealing with the GP practice or the courts when recovering from the effects of the medical negligence. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can take on your case and work with you to get the compensation you deserve.  

We pride ourselves in taking the stress out of medical negligence litigation by providing a service dedicated to the client.  

Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today for all your medical negligence needs.