How to Get Compensation for Necrotising Fasciitis Negligence
If you have been the victim of negligent medical care of necrotising fasciitis, you might wish to consider making a claim for compensation.
The trauma of the soft-tissue infection
Negligent medical care of a necrotising fasciitis soft-tissue infection can leave a patient fighting for their life. If they survive, the ravages of this appalling illness may change their life forever. The action of the relevant bacteria in causing the decay and death of all infected tissue means that the tissue loss experienced by the patient can be dramatic. Added to this, the only effective treatment is the surgical removal of all infected tissue. If diagnosis of this infection is delayed, the patient's long-term prognosis will inevitably worsen and the negative effect on their quality of life will increase significantly.
For example, a patient with necrotising fasciitis in the abdominal area or in the perineum may find that they suffer permanent bowel damage as well as considerable tissue loss. When this shocking infection commences in the limbs, the patient may lose one or more limbs in the fight to halt the spread of the bacteria.
Scrupulous, knowledgeable and timely medical care is crucial to achieving the best outcome. Early recognition of symptoms followed by a prompt referral to the specialist team are essential to providing the patient with the best chance of a good outcome.
Negligent care of necrotising fasciitis
Any delay in medical care can be life-changing.
Examples of where medical care may cause a delay in the care pathway for this appalling illness, and which may justify a claim for compensation, could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of pain, swelling, discolouration and tenderness, especially in the region of a cut
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms, causing a delay in treatment and referral
- A failure to suspect a severe soft-tissue infection
- A delay in referring the patient to specialist investigation
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency and a medical delay may be regarded as negligent.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one have suffered the appalling damage of necrotising fasciitis and wonder if you have been the victim of negligent medical care, you need to speak to a legal specialist.
They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and identify whether or not you receive appropriate and timely care ort whether your care was negligent, leaving you to struggle with the consequences.
Glynns Solicitors
If you contact Glynns Solicitors about a possible compensation claim for necrotising fasciitis negligence, you know that you will be in safe hands. Our years of experience in this complex field of law and our understanding of the impact of this terrible infection ensures that we will pursue your claim with diligence and expertise.
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