Claiming Compensation for a Surgical Site Infection
An infection following a surgical procedure can have life-changing consequences. Speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Surgical procedures and medical negligence
A surgical procedure puts the patient's body at risk of developing infection. This may be through the incision necessary to the surgical procedure or, as in the case of a bowel perforation, it may be due to a surgical error. If you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of a severe infection following a surgical procedure, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The impact of a surgical site infection can vary widely depending on the location of the infection, the severity of the infection and the speed and success of its treatment.
- A patient who has developed necrotising fasciitis following abdominal surgery may face destructive, disabling and disfiguring tissue loss, threatening their survival
- A patient whose negligent bowel perforation has triggered sepsis may suffer long-term ill-health
- A patient whose joint replacement site has succumbed to infection may lose the new joint and face further surgery and long-term disability as a result
The role of negligence in a surgical site infection may relate to a failure of risk assessment, a failure to administer prophylactic antibiotics, a failure of monitoring and diagnosis, a failure of surgical technique or a delay in treatment.
Making a claim for compensation
A successful compensation claim will address the problems that have been caused by the consequences of the negligence.
For example, if the patient has been rendered unfit to work, a successful claim would incorporate the loss of income, both past and future, to the extent that the impact was caused by the negligence.
Likewise, if the patient requires on-going specialist treatment or equipment or personal care or support, the associated costs would be included in a compensation claim insofar as these consequences have been caused by the negligent care.
The first step is to speak to a solicitor who specialises in this complex area of law.
Speak to a legal specialist
It is essential to get the advice and support of a legal specialist if you want to ensure that your compensation claim is meticulously investigated and thoroughly reflects the impact which the negligence has had on you and your quality of life.
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