Necrotising Fasciitis Solicitors: Delayed Referral Claims
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. A delay in
referring a patient for specialist intervention can have absolutely
catastrophic consequences, including the death of the patient. Speak to
a specialist solicitor about making a claim for compensation.
The urgency of specialist intervention
Whether in Accident and Emergency or in the GP surgery, any suspicion that a patient may be developing necrotising fasciitis should prompt an immediate referral for specialist intervention.
Any delay can allow this virulent and destructive soft-tissue infection to destroy vast areas of tissue, put the patient’s physical integrity at risk and even threaten their life.
Failing to recognise the possible symptoms, failing to carry out an examination of the patient, failing to understand the urgency of the situation and failing to make a referral may all be regarded as negligent. They may all result in a life-changing situation for the patient and their loved ones and they may justify a claim for compensation.
The impact of a necrotising fasciitis infection
Such is the destructive and fast-moving nature of necrotising fasciitis that a patient can be left disabled by this infection.
This can mean a wide range of possible consequences:
- They may no longer be able to work, suffering a significant loss of income, both past and future
- They may require some degree of personal care or household assistance
- If they have suffered an amputation or significant tissue loss, they may require specialist treatment or equipment to address this physical damage
- Their fundamental health may be severely undermined, meaning that they are unable to engage in many of the activities which they had previously enjoyed
The financial implications can be considerable and this is what would be taken into account in a successful claim.
When to make a claim
It may be possible to make a claim for compensation if it is established both that there was an act of negligence or substandard care during the course of your medical care and that the negligence caused you to suffer a worse outcome than would otherwise have been the case.
In order to establish this, you need a specialist solicitor to investigate the quality of your medical care.
The deadline for this, and for submitting a claim with the court, is three years from the date of the alleged negligence.
Don’t delay as this can be a time-consuming process.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and extensive expertise in necrotising fasciitis claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about 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.
Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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Why Choose Glynns?
- Specialist medical negligence solicitors
- Free initial claim assessment
- No Win No Fee funding may be available
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