How to Make a Compensation Claim for Necrotising Fasciitis Negligence
If you think that either you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligent medical care related to necrotising fasciitis, your first step should be to speak with a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence claims.
Making a claim for compensation
In order to pursue a claim, it is necessary to establish that an act of negligence or breach of duty has in fact occurred in the course of your care. A specialist legal expert will be able to obtain your medical records and will, furthermore, have access to the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your medical care on your behalf. If it is felt that there may have been a breach of duty, the next step will be to ascertain whether or not this affected your long-term outcome. If so, then it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex, both in terms of exploring in fine detail the various processes and procedures involved in the patient's care, as well as in understanding and evaluating the myriad ways in which negligent care can impact on a patient's long-term health and quality of life. A solicitor who specialises in medical negligence law will be able to help you through this complicated process.
Necrotising fasciitis negligence
Negligence in relation to necrotising fasciitis may occur in a number of ways including the following:
- A failure to risk assess a patient who is to undergo surgery
- A failure to provide prophylactic antibiotics
- A failure to monitor a post-surgery patient for signs and symptoms of infection
- A failure to recognise or suspect the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis such as intense pain, redness of the skin, swelling and tenderness, especially in the region of a cut or incision.
- A failure to refer a patient for timely specialist attention
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency as it can not only cause severe disability but can also cause the death of the patient in a matter of days. Due to its virulent nature, it is essential that it is diagnosed at the earliest possible moment in order to minimise the long-term impact on the patient. Every delay in diagnosis and treatment is likely to cause a worsening of the patient's quality of life.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
If you are struggling with the long-term impact of necrotising fasciitis, you are quite likely to be experiencing significant financial losses such as reduced income or increased costs of care.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience in necrotising fasciitis claims. Contact us today to speak with a solicitor about the possibility of making a claim.
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