A compensation claim for GP negligence will factor in the following:
General damages:
- These relate your pain and suffering directly resulting from the negligence. It can also include the impact on the quality of your life.
Special damages:
These cover additional losses such as:
- Care: if your injury or health concerns have required the hiring of a nurse or personal carer, then the costs can be compensated following a successful claim.
- Loss of earnings: If you have lost income or wages as a result of the medical negligence, you can recover this. Additionally, it can be possible to claim the loss of future earnings in some cases together with pension losses.
- Travel Expenses: this can include the expenses to and from medical appointments, including fuel costs and train fare.
- Medical Expenses: medical expenses can include specialist equipment, ongoing or restorative medical treatment (this can be on a private basis), or physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
- Funeral expenses (in cases of bereavement).
Calculating compensation
Calculating the compensation awarded for GP negligence can be complex as it will be determined by the unique circumstances of the case – i.e. the nature of the negligent care and the impact of the negligence on your health and well-being.
For a more accurate assessment of your potential compensation figure, please contact Devonshires Claims for a free medical negligence case assessment.
