Delayed Medical Diagnosis Claims

Your GP plays a vital role in delivering quality healthcare by investigating and diagnosing the underlying causes of your symptoms. They diligently listen to your health concerns and gather a comprehensive history of your symptoms to gain a thorough understanding. Through a meticulous physical examination and assessment, your GP determines the appropriate diagnostic investigations needed to evaluate your condition accurately. Depending on the results, they may provide a diagnosis or refer you to specialists for further investigation and management. Once a diagnosis is established, suitable treatment is initiated, with the expectation of improved well-being through appropriate care.

Unfortunately, things do not always go as they should. For example, Your GP might not take your symptoms seriously enough to consider referring you for appropriate diagnostic investigations or to a specialist for further investigation or management. This could go on, without diagnosis and treatment, for many months or even several years while you continue to feel unwell and even develop additional symptoms over time.

If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with a condition or disease that has caused you symptoms of which you have complained to your GP for several months or years and your prognosis is poor because of the delay in diagnosis and treatment by your GP, you might have a medical negligence claim against your GP. Garling and Co Lawyers are equipped with years of experience and can advise you of your legal options and assist you to bring a claim for compensation.

Types of claims

Incidents in which you may be able to make a claim include:

• Delay in referral to a specialist
• Delay in the right treatment being carried out
• Unnecessary delay in treatment
• Failure to recognise the need for treatment of a specialist nature

Why Garling& Co Lawyers?

We empathise with the profound impact medical negligence can have on your life. We recognize your desire to swiftly regain control and restore normalcy, which is why we are dedicated to alleviating the burden and stress associated with making a medical negligence claim. Our priority is to actively listen and support you throughout the process, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome tailored to your needs. Let us shoulder the responsibility while you focus on reclaiming your life.