Compensating Negligent Fournier's Gangrene Financial Losses
A late diagnosis of fournier's gangrene may be associated with significant physical and psychological damage. It may be possible to claim compensation for the financial impact.
The impact of a delay in recognising fournier's gangrene
Fournier's gangrene is not only a fairly rare form of soft-tissue infection and may, therefore, not always be readily recognised, it is also a medical emergency. This combination can mean that a patient, often male, who is developing this appalling illness, may be misdiagnosed, thereby allowing time for the infection to spread and the impact on the body to worsen significantly.
Even a short delay in diagnosis and treatment in the form of antibiotics and surgery can mean that, not only does the patient have to suffer a greater loss of bodily tissue to combat the infection, but the long-term impact on their health, well-being and overall quality of life is more severe.
The impact of rampant fournier's gangrene, as well as the ravages of the necessary surgery can undermine the patient physically and psychologically.
Their ability to work may be restricted or utterly curtailed by the impact of their illness. They may require some significant degree of personal or household care. They may require on-going treatment.
Not surprisingly, the financial losses which may be associated with such extreme consequences can be significant.
Claiming compensation
Insofar as these financial losses and costs are due to the delay in treatment caused by a medical misdiagnosis, the patient would be entitled to compensation.
For example, if the patient is no longer able to work or needs to work for fewer hours, or needs to accept a poorer paid form of employment due to their symptoms, their loss of income would be included in a successful claim.
As a further example, if the patient's poor health or disability, influenced by the delay in their diagnosis and surgery, means that they require assistance, either in performing household tasks or in personal care, the associated costs would be included in a claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
Medical negligence compensation claims are extremely complex. The quality of care needs to be meticulously examined for evidence of negligence and the impact of any negligence on the health and quality of life of the patient needs to be comprehensively assessed.
A specialist medical negligence lawyer is essential.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and extensive expertise in necrotising fasciitis and fournier's gangrene claims.
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