Emergency Infection Missed - When to Claim Compensation
If a condition is regarded as a medical emergency, there will be a very good reason for that. If medical professionals fail in their response to just such a scenario, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis, a medical emergency
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. This appalling soft-tissue infection has the potential not only to destroy extensive areas of the patient's body within a few days, but to cause the death of the patient.
It is crucial that medical professionals both recognise the possible symptoms of this life-threatening infection but that they also understand and act on the need for an emergency response.
Failings in the medical response
The following are examples of failings in the medical response which could delay the essential surgery necessary to stem the spread of this infection, and which might be regarded as negligent:
- A failure to carry out a thorough examination of the patient, thereby missing tell-tale symptoms
- A failure to recognise the possible indicators of a necrotising fasciitis infection
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms, thereby providing inappropriate reassurance to the patient
- A delay in making a referral for specialist investigation
Delays in treatment of this shocking illness can cause the patient to suffer unnecessary and severely disabling symptoms. It may be appropriate to claim compensation which can help the patient to deal with their symptoms and associated difficulties, such as a loss of earnings.
When to make a claim
It is important to be aware that claims for compensation for medical negligence have to be issued with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. Although there are occasional exceptions, it is best to assume that this deadline will apply to your claim. it is essential therefore, to speak to a medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible if you think that either you or a loved one have been the victim of negligence.
They will need plenty of time to analyse your medical records, assess the impact of any negligence on you and your on-going quality of life, and prepare your claim.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a history of success in complex, high-value necrotising fasciitis claims.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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