How to Claim Compensation for a Misdiagnosis of Necrotising Fasciitis
A misdiagnosis of the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis can prove catastrophic, even fatal. Talk to a specialist solicitor if you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care.
The catastrophe of a medical misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis of the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis will almost inevitably lead to a delay in treatment. In the case of this virulent and life-threatening infection, a delay can dramatically alter the patient's long-term prognosis.
Although a diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis may not be immediately clear, the potential threat of this soft-tissue infection and the need for emergency surgery should mean that, where a medical professional has any concerns whatsoever, they seek specialist advice.
Necrotising fasciitis causes the decay of the body's tissue, ultimately leading to the death of the patient. Along the way, the patient may suffer significant loss of tissue in an attempt to combat the spread of the infection, including the possibility of amputation and damage to the bowel and abdominal integrity.
Claiming compensation
If a patient suffers a worse outcome following negligent medical care than would have been the case with an appropriate quality of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences which they would not otherwise have suffered.
In the case of a delay in the diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis, it is quite possible that the patient will suffer. Not only will the infection have had time to spread further through the body, but the extent of tissue debridement necessary as a result will be the greater. The impact on the patient's body, their long-term health and their psychological welfare may be significant.
The associated financial losses due to loss of employment and income can be considerable. The costs of care or personal support and equipment can also be high. Such costs can be included in a successful compensation claim insofar as they are found to have been the result of the medical negligence.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly experienced lawyers.
We have extensive expertise in necrotising fasciitis claims and speak with the victims of negligence in this appalling infection on a daily basis. We fully understand the devastating impact it can have on the life of the patient as well as their family.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor about the possibility of making a claim if you suspect that either you or a loved one have been the victim of medical negligence.
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