How Do I Get Compensation for a Necrotising Fasciitis Misdiagnosis?
If you or a loved one have recently experienced the appalling soft-tissue infection necrotising fasciitis with treatment delayed due to a misdiagnosis, it is possible that you are struggling with symptoms which could have been avoided. Speak to a specialist solicitor about making a claim for compensation.
The destruction of necrotising fasciitis
Key aspects of necrotising fasciitis which mean that it can sometimes be a focus of a compensation claim include the following debilitating combination:
- It is a virulent infection which causes the decay of all the tissue which it infects
- It can spread through the body very swiftly
- The necessary treatment requires the surgical removal of all infected tissue
A misdiagnosis is likely to lead to a delay in an accurate diagnosis. Where necrotising fasciitis is concerned this is likely to mean that the infection has spread, the area of tissue which has been destroyed is now greater and, therefore, the extent of surgery to remove the tissue will be greater also.
Debridement of tissue for necrotising fasciitis can cause scarring, deformity and disability, potentially affecting the functioning of the bowel or an individual's mobility or dexterity, depending on where the infection has taken hold.
Misdiagnosis negligence
Therefore, a misdiagnosis of this shocking illness can prove catastrophic to the patient's long-term outcome and may justify a claim for compensation.
A misdiagnosis may occur for a number of reasons:
- A failure by a medical professional to carry out a thorough examination
- A failure to recognise or consider the possible implications of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to seek specialist advice where a diagnosis is uncertain
If the patient suffers a worse outcome than should have been the case with a prompt diagnosis, it may be possible to make a claim.
How to make a claim
The first step in making a claim is to talk to a specialist solicitor.
They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and employ the services of the best medical experts to analyse the quality of your care.
If it is found that you have suffered due to medical negligence, they will then make a comprehensive assessment of the impact on you and your quality of life and the financial losses which the negligence has caused.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers 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 funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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