Compensation Claims and Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a horrific soft-tissue infection which can cause significant disability if medical treatment is delayed. Should you make a claim for compensation?
When to make a claim for compensation
It might be appropriate to make a claim for medical negligence if you believe that your medical care failed in some regard and that the negligence caused you to suffer a worse long-term outcome than would otherwise have been the case. For example, you may have suffered the amputation of a limb due to a delayed diagnosis of this shocking infection.
It is also important to remember that claims for compensation for medical negligence have strict time limits associated with them. If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of a failing in medical care, you need to initiate a claim within three years of the date of the alleged negligence.
Occasionally there are circumstances where you can claim a later 'date of knowledge' but it is advisable to seek legal advice as promptly as possible.
Why make a claim for compensation
A successful compensation claim will take into account any financial losses you may have suffered as a result of the negligence. For example, if you are no longer able to work because the delay in treatment left you disabled, you are probably struggling with a reduced income. If you now require assistance around the home because your mobility has suffered, a successful claim should address this problem, too.
Examples of medical negligence and necrotising fasciitis
- A failure to protect a patient from the risk of infection whilst in hospital may be regarded as negligent
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms which should have raised a suspicion of necrotising fasciitis and warranted further investigation may be regarded as negligent
- A failure to provide suitable treatment for a problem such as an abscess, allowing a necrotising fasciitis infection to develop may be considered as substandard care
- A delay in commencing surgery for what is a medical emergency may be regarded as negligent
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one have been the victim of poor-quality medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors today. We are a specialist medical negligence legal practice with considerable experience of necrotising fasciitis claims and one of our team of solicitors will be very happy to discuss your situation with you.
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