Compartment Syndrome Compensation Claims
If you are suffering from compartment syndrome due to substandard medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The impact of compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome, where excess pressure develops in the muscle compartment, can cause intense pain and loss of mobility.
If the problem is spotted promptly, the pressure within the muscle compartment can be relieved and the patient should recover.
A failure to do so can leave the patient with permanent symptoms, however, and can, in the worse scenarios, have a devastating impact on everyday life. A loss of mobility can affect a person's ability to work and, in certain careers, can deprive the individual of their income entirely.
It can also mean that the individual requires additional support to achieve everyday chores.
Compartment syndrome and medical negligence
Compartment syndrome can occasionally develop as a result of substandard medical care and, where this is the case, the patient is entitled to compensation for the associated damage and financial losses.
If a patient needs to be placed in the lithotomy position, with legs raised, for extended surgery, it is necessary for the position to be relaxed periodically to prevent such an outcome as compartment syndrome. If this precaution is not carried out, the patient is at risk.
If signs of compartment syndrome develop but medical professionals fail to investigate or arrange for immediate surgery to relive the problem, they may be regarded as having provided negligent care.
When to claim compensation
If you believe that the problems you are experiencing due to compartment syndrome were caused by negligent medical care, it might be helpful to make a claim for compensation.
A successful claim will take into account any financial difficulties caused by the negligence. If, for example, you are now limited in the extent or nature of your employment, causing a loss of income, you should be able to claim compensation for this.
Remember, however, that compensation claims for medical negligence need to be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. So, contact a medical negligence specialist now if you believe you may have a claim.
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