Disability Compensation for Necrotising Fasciitis Negligence
Did you know that, if a patient suffers a poor outcome as a result of substandard medical care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation?
Medical negligence compensation claims
If it is found that there was a breach of duty or negligence in the quality of care provided by medical professionals, and that it caused the patient to experience adverse symptoms which would not have been the case with an acceptable level of care, the patient may have a claim.
A successful compensation claim would, in addition to issues of pain and suffering, address any financial losses which have been caused by the negligence. For example, if the patient is no longer able to work because of the consequences of the medical negligence, their loss of earnings would be included in a claim.
Medical negligence and necrotising fasciitis
On the one hand, necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. On the other hand, it can be difficult to diagnose. As a medical emergency, time is of the essence and, due to the virulence of this appalling soft-tissue infection, any delay in treatment can lead to shocking tissue loss, deformity, disability and even death.
It is essential that medical professionals are both aware of the possibility of necrotising fasciitis as an explanation for the patient's symptoms and that they are prepared to refer a patient for immediate further investigation if they suspect or are uncertain about the cause of the symptoms.
A delay may have catastrophic consequences. It may also justify a claim for compensation.
Negligent care
Examples of negligent medical care relating to necrotising fasciitis could include the following:
- A failure to recognise or suspect the symptoms of pain, redness, swelling and skin discoloration, especially in the region of a cut or incision
- A failure to examine a patient for signs of necrotising fasciitis
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms, leading to a delay in an accurate diagnosis
- A delay or failure to refer a patient for specialist investigation
Claiming compensation
Delays in the medical management of necrotising fasciitis can lead to life-changing disability.
If you suspect that you have been the victim of negligent medical care, contact a medical negligence legal specialist who will be able to advise you as to the possibility of making a claim.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a history of successful high-value claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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