Long term Disability and Necrotising Fasciitis Negligence Claims
Necrotising fasciitis, an appalling soft-tissue infection, can cause devastating and life-changing disability. In the worst cases, it will cause the death of the patient.
Necrotising fasciitis disability
The extent and severity of the damage caused by this shocking illness depends not only on the type of bacteria involved and the underlying health of the patient, but on the competence and timing of the medical intervention.
Delays in diagnosis and treatment will almost inevitably lead to a worse outcome for the patient and may cause permanent disability.
Necrotising fasciitis can affect any part of the body but is often associated with originating in the limbs or the abdomen. The virulence of the infection means that it can spread quickly through the connective tissue, causing the decay of all the tissue it infects and ultimately threatening the life of the patient.
Without prompt diagnosis the patient may suffer scarring, deformity, and disability to the extent of requiring a limb to be amputated to prevent further spread of this terrible infection.
Claiming compensation for negligent medical care
Negligent medical care in relation to a necrotising fasciitis infection can include a failure to examine the patient, a misdiagnosis of symptoms, a delay in referring a patient for specialist assessment and a delay in initiating treatment. All these failures are likely to cause a delay which will, in turn, affect the patient's long-term outcome.
Compensation claims for necrotising fasciitis negligence are extremely complex requiring the attention of both specialist solicitors and the best medical experts. In order to confirm that you do, in fact, have a valid claim, they will need to obtain your medical records and investigate the quality of your medical care and, where it is found to have been negligent, to assess its impact on your health and quality of life.
It is important to bear in mind that compensation claims for medical negligence have to be initiated with the court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence and a legal specialist will need plenty of time prior to that deadline in which to carry out their assessment.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers. If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling consequences of necrotising fasciitis negligence, contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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