Limb Amputation Compensation and Necrotising Fasciitis
If negligent medical care of necrotising fasciitis has left you struggling with the impact of an amputation, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis amputations
One of the most shocking potential outcomes of necrotising fasciitis is the loss of one or more limbs or partial limbs. The physical, practical and psychological consequences of such an extreme occurrence can be utterly devastating. Where it has been the result of negligent medical care, it may well be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis, a life-threatening soft-tissue infection can commence anywhere in the body, but is frequently associated with the limbs. Unfortunately, this appalling illness can move swiftly through the body and the only way to stem its spread sometimes necessitates the removal of one or more limbs. Necrotising fasciitis causes tissue decay and unless it is halted, it will ultimately cause the death of the patient. Surgical removal of all infected tissue is the only way to treat this terrible condition.
Negligence and necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is fairly rare and, as a consequence, many medical practitioners may never have come across it. Furthermore, it is not always an obvious diagnosis. It is essential, therefore, that medical professionals are willing to act where there is the slightest suspicion of this appalling infection.
A failure to recognise or suspect the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, a failure to make a timely referral and a delay in initiating appropriate treatment may all be regarded a negligent.
The impact of an amputation
The possible impact of an amputation can vary depending on the nature and extent of the amputation and the patient's life-style and type of employment. Nonetheless, it is always a pretty devastating eventuality.
It is likely to affect almost every aspect of a person's life, from their personal relationships to their ability to work, their ability to function safely in their own home, to drive and to maintain their quality of life. The psychological impact can also be significant.
A successful compensation claim would take account of the financial losses caused by the consequences of an amputation as well as addressing issues of the patient's general pain and suffering. For example, if the patient was unable to work due to the impact of their amputation, their loss of income would be included plus any costs of care where that is relevant.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice. Contact us today if you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent care of necrotising fasciitis.
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