Antibiotic Poisoning and Compensation for Medical Negligence
Speak to a specialist solicitor if either you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of inappropriate antibiotic prescription.
Antibiotic toxicity
Inappropriate prescription of some antibiotics can cause the patient to suffer long-term problems which would not have been the case with competent medical care.
For example, Gentamicin can cause problems with kidney function, balance and hearing if guidelines are not adhered to.
Failures of risk assessment, failures of monitoring and failures of prescription can contribute to a scenario where a patient inadvertently, is given too much of a specific antibiotic and starts to suffer the consequences. A failure to take note a patient's pre-existing health conditions or a failure to take account of a patient's weight when considering dosage or a failure to check on a patient's response to medication can all leave the patient vulnerable to toxicity and its long-term consequences.
The consequences of medical negligence
An individual with the permanent and severe consequences of antibiotic toxicity can find that their quality of life has been fundamentally undermined. Their ability to work may have been compromised and they may be facing a dramatic loss of income through no fault of their own.
In such circumstances, they should be legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of the medical negligence.
As well as recognising the patient's pain and suffering, a successful compensation claim can include financial losses such as a loss of income where this has been the case, and the costs of personal care or support where this is necessary due to the symptoms caused by the negligence.
Crucial expert legal advice
Compensation claims for antibiotic negligence are extremely complex and require the skills and experience of a specialist in this area of law.
It is essential that all deadlines are met, especially the initial deadline for issuing a claim which must be carried out within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. Prior to this date, a thorough investigation into the quality of the patient's medical care must be undertaken in order to identify whether or not the patient has, indeed, been the victim of negligence. This requires the skills of a legal expert alongside the expertise of the best medical experts.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. If you suspect that you have been the victim of medical negligence, contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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