How Soon Should I Make A Compensation Claim for Necrotising Fasciitis?
If you believe you may have been the victim of negligent medical care related to necrotising fasciitis, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor at the earliest moment.
Medical negligence and necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. Its destructive nature and the speed with which it can spread through the body combine to make it deadly. Consequently, the most efficient, competent and timely medical care is essential if the patient is to survive and suffer the minimum physical and psychological effects.
If medical professionals fail in the quality of their care of this appalling infection, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation. Negligence in relation to this shocking illness may occur at the following points:
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis
- A misdiagnosis of necrotising fasciitis symptoms
- A failure to seek a second opinion or refer a patient for further investigation
- A delay in initiating surgery
A delay in diagnosis or surgery can make an absolutely catastrophic impact on the quality of the patient's long-term outcome.
When to claim compensation
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complicated and can be lengthy. The sooner you obtain the services of a specialist solicitor, the sooner an investigation into the quality of your care can be commenced. If you speak with a specialist promptly, they will be able to guide you through all the stages of a compensation claim.
It is also important to bear in mind that compensation claims for medical negligence have to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. This is not the date by which you should contact a solicitor but the time by which a solicitor would need to issue your claim with the court. A considerable amount of time would be required before this date to carry out a thorough investigation of the quality of your care and its impact on you.
This will involve an analysis of your medical records and an expert assessment of the symptoms you are suffering and the ways in which your life has been affected.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care of necrotising fasciitis, contact us for a free consultation to discuss the possibility of a making a claim for compensation.
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