Sepsis Negligence Claim for Complex Care Failures
Speak to a specialist solicitor if you or a loved one have suffered due to substandard care of sepsis. It may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Complex diagnosis and treatment
The diagnosis of sepsis can be extremely complex. The symptoms exhibited by one patient may differ from those of another patient and the diagnosis may not be clear. The underlying infection may differ from patient to patient as will the contributing factors of the health, age and circumstances of each patient. Symptoms which might appear to suggest sepsis may, in fact, be due to an alternative health problem.
Treatment of the patient can, likewise, require ongoing monitoring, reassessment and review and, where necessary, amendments to the treatment method.
This complex system dysfunction is also time-sensitive. Treatment should be initiated within an hour and deterioration of the patient may necessitate escalation to another medical team.
Negligent medical care
Sepsis is a significant cause of death, and it is noted by the UK Sepsis Trust that many deaths could be prevented with more timely recognition and appropriate treatment.
The complexity of this life-threatening illness can make the medical care dynamic and challenging. Nonetheless, where substandard medical care has contributed to a poor outcome for the patient, it may be possible to claim compensation for the consequences of the negligence.
Consequences of sepsis and claiming compensation
- At worst, it may be that a family has been deprived of their loved one and the support and financial input which they provided
- Where an individual survives sepsis, their fundamental health may have been impacted such that they can no longer work
- An individual’s long-term well-being and physical health may mean that they require some degree of support or care
Where negligent medical care has contributed to this outcome, a successful compensation claim would consider the associated financial losses.
This may include a loss of income as well as the costs of care, equipment or treatment as necessary.
The first step is to talk to a specialist solicitor who will investigate the quality of your medical care through a meticulous analysis of your medical records, or those of your loved one as appropriate.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a long-standing history of success in complex, high-value claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about what has happened to you or your loved one and the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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