Necrotising Fasciitis Amputated Limb Compensation
Without rapid diagnosis and emergency surgery, necrotising fasciitis can lead to the amputation of one or more partial or full limbs. The impact on the life of the patient can be utterly catastrophic. If medical delays have contributed to this shocking outcome, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis and amputation
Necrotising fasciitis can develop anywhere in the body but quite commonly occurs in the one of the limbs. An injury, a cut or a graze can allow bacteria to reach the deep soft tissue of the body, triggering tissue-decaying infection. Unfortunately, this life-threatening illness can spread very swiftly and the integrity of the limbs can come under threat. It may ultimately be necessary to amputate a part of the limb in order to prevent the further spread of the infection.
The extreme nature of the impact of this infection, allied with the speed with which it can develop, means that diagnosis and treatment are a matter of emergency.
This requires that medical professionals recognise or at least suspect the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, such as swelling and intense pain in the limb, and make a rapid referral for further investigation and, where necessary, surgical removal of all infected tissue.
A delay in diagnosis and treatment can completely alter the life of the patient who may find that they now struggle to walk, to work and to carry out all the normal household and daily personal chores.
When to claim compensation
If negligent or substandard medical care has contributed to this outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
A patient who has suffered a poor long-term outcome following negligent care which would not have been the case with an acceptable level of care, is legally entitled to claim compensation.
Negligent medical care may include the following:
- A failure to recognise or suspect the red flag symptoms
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms
- A failure to make a thorough assessment of the patient
- A failure to refer a patient for emergency investigation
- A delay in initiating treatment
It is also important to remember that compensation claims for medical negligence have to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking impact of an amputation due to necrotising fasciitis and believe that negligent medical care may have contributed to your life-changing symptoms, contact Glynns Solicitors.
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in necrotising fasciitis claims. Contact us to speak with an experienced solicitor, free of charge, to discuss the possibility of making a claim.
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