Sepsis Care Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
Sepsis is a major global cause of death and disability. In the UK, significant numbers of sepsis deaths are thought to be preventable. If negligent healthcare has contributed to a poor outcome, it may be possible to claim compensation.
When to claim compensation for negligent sepsis care
You may be able to claim compensation if the following are found to be true:
- You or a loved one experienced negligent medical care during the course of your medical management
- The negligence caused you to suffer symptoms and difficulties which would not have been the case with competent care. It may even have caused the care of a loved one.
It is important to be aware that claiming compensation for medical negligence in England and Wales is associated with a three-year deadline. Your specialist solicitor will need plenty of time before that deadline in which to investigate the quality of your care. So, if you think that you may have a claim, do not hesitate. Contact a medical negligence legal specialist at the earliest possible moment. They will need to obtain your medical records and assess the quality of your medical care and its impact on you.
Negligent sepsis care
Negligence in relation to sepsis may focus on whether suitable prevention processes were in place, whether diagnosis occurred in a timely manner and whether suitable treatment was initiated within an appropriate timeframe.
Examples of negligent care may include the following:
- A failure to diagnose and treat a condition which triggers sepsis
- A failure to provide suitable care to an at-risk patient
- A failure to monitor a patient at risk of developing sepsis
- A failure to suspect and diagnose sepsis
- A failure to seek specialist advice
- A failure to initiate treatment within the recommended timeframe. The administration of antibiotics is recommended within one hour when a diagnosis of sepsis is suspected
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one suspect that you have been the victim of negligent care in relation to sepsis, your best first step is to seek the advice of a solicitor who specialises in this complex field of law.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and a long-standing history of success in high-value compensation claims.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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