Investigating Medical Negligence in Necrotising Fasciitis
We regularly receive inquiries from individuals who are concerned about the care they have received in relation to necrotising fasciitis. This is how to go about investigating possible negligence.
Starting the process of investigation
If you think that either you or a loved one have suffered from negligence in the course of treating necrotising fasciitis, it is essential that you engage the services of a specialist solicitor as soon as possible.
There are several reasons for this including the following:
- A claim for compensation for the impact of medical negligence has to be issued with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. This may seem like a long time but, prior to this deadline, a thorough investigation into the patient's medical care has to be carried out.
- This process of investigation can be time-consuming. Your solicitor will need to obtain copies of your medical records and engage the best medical experts to carry out an analysis of your care in order to identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligence. This process may also require you to attend a number of medical appointments for assessment of the impact of any negligence.
- Your recall of events is likely to be better closer to the event and you will be required to provide a witness statement, with the support of your solicitor, as a part of your claim.
- Also, the sooner a claim is started, the sooner it will be concluded.
Medical negligence and necrotising fasciitis
The medical response to necrotising fasciitis needs to be both swift and competent. Any delay can allow this appalling infection to spread through the body, causing decay and destruction and compromising the patient's long-term health and physical integrity.
Examples of negligence generally relate to the timing of diagnosis and treatment including the following:
- A failure to carry out a thorough examination of the patient
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis
- A misdiagnosis of the patient's symptoms
- A delay in making a referral for specialist involvement
If the medical management of your infection is found to have been negligent and you have been left struggling with the consequences, you may be able to claim compensation for the financial impact.
Free legal advice
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 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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