Hospital Negligence and Compensation for Necrotising Fasciitis Impact
Speak to a legal specialist if you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of negligent hospital care of necrotising fasciitis.
The devastation of a necrotising fasciitis infection
If a patient suffers a worse outcome following negligent medical care than would have been the case with an acceptable level of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of that negligence
In the case of necrotising fasciitis, the life-threatening soft-tissue infection, the consequences can be both severe and wide-ranging and the compensation levels may be high.
Causing the destruction of all the tissue which it infects, necrotising fasciitis has the capacity to render the patient disabled and struggling with their quality of life as well as their physical and psychological health.
Returning to work can be problematic and may result in a significant loss of income. This appalling illness can sometimes necessitate the amputation of one or more limbs, meaning that even mobilising safely and effectively in one's own home, let alone beyond, can be problematic. A level of personal care may be necessary as well as assistance around the home.
Negligent hospital care of necrotising fasciitis
Negligence in relation to necrotising fasciitis in a hospital settling can present both in the prevention of, as well as the monitoring and care of a patient who has developed, this shocking infection.
A failure of risk assessment prior to a surgical procedure may leave a patient vulnerable to this life-threatening infection. A failure of diagnosis and treatment of an issue such as an abscess may allow the infection to develop in a patient which may have avoided this terrible outcome with better care.
A failure to recognise the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis or to initiate adequate and timely care may also be regarded as be negligent and justify a claim for compensation. The speed with which this infection can spread through the body means that timing if crucial and any delays may be regarded as negligent.
Speak to a legal specialist
As specialists in medical negligence law, our team here at Glynns Solicitors speak to the victims of necrotising fasciitis negligence on a regular basis. With a wealth of expertise in high-value claims, we can offer the best support in terms of both the investigation into the quality of your medical care as well as negotiating the best settlement should it be found that you have, indeed, been the victim of negligence.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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