Limb Loss Due to Negligent Medical Care of Necrotising Fasciitis
If you or a loved one has had to undergo an amputation due to negligent care of necrotising fasciitis, it might be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis in the limbs
Necrotising fasciitis, a virulent soft-tissue infection, often commences in the limbs, especially the lower limbs. As a consequence, it is often the limbs that have to bear the brunt of the appalling tissue damage which the infection can inflict as well as the impact of the extensive tissue debridement necessary to halt the infection.
Occasionally, the extent and threat of the infection is so great that the actual removal of one or more limbs, full or partial, is necessary and the patient has to undergo an amputation.
Limb loss
Understandably, the loss of one or more limbs, total or partial, can affect pretty much every aspect of an individual's life.
Their ability to work, their ability to drive and travel, to exercise, to participate in their former activities, their effective function around the home and in bringing up their children will be affected by such a loss.
The psychological impact is likely to be dramatic and the nature and duration of any recovery, both physical and emotional, is likely to be slow and problematic.
If these problems are due to delays in medical care of this appalling infection, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation. A successful claim will address those financial losses caused by the negligence such as reduced capacity to work and earn an income.
Medical negligence in necrotising fasciitis
The potential threat of necrotising fasciitis, which is associated with a high mortality rate as well as appalling symptoms, necessitates prompt diagnosis and timely surgery.
Any delays increase the likelihood of increased physical trauma as well as reducing the patient's chances of survival.
If either diagnosis or treatment are delayed, the patient may suffered significant injury which would not have been the case with more timely medical intervention.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking and wide-ranging impact of limb loss due to poor-quality medical care of a necrotising fasciitis infection, contact Glynns Solicitors.
We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience of necrotising fasciitis claims.
Contact us today to talk to one of our team of expert lawyers about the possibility of making a claim.
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