Necrotising Fasciitis Fatality and When to Claim Compensation
If a loved one has died from necrotising fasciitis which you believe may have been due to negligent medical care, you might wish to talk to a specialist solicitor about the possibility of claiming compensation.
When to make a claim
You may be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation if your loved one experienced negligence during the course of their medical care which caused or contributed to their death.
It is important to bear in mind that claims need to be issue with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. Before this can be done, however, an investigation into the quality of your loved one's care has to be carried out. This is necessary to establish whether or not there has been an act, or acts, of negligence.
It is advisable, therefore, to talk to a specialist solicitor at the earliest possible moment in order to ensure that your claim is thoroughly investigated and that you get the best advice as to how to proceed.
What constitutes negligence?
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. This appalling soft-tissue infection can spread through the body very rapidly and is associated with a high mortality rate.
Consequently, if an act of negligence causes a delay in the initiation of surgical treatment, in the form of tissue debridement, the patient may very well suffer a worse outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate level of care.
Examples of negligent care could include the following:
- failing to examine the patient
- failing to recognise the possible symptoms of a necrotising fasciitis infection
- a misdiagnosis
- failing to make a timely referral or seek specialist advice
- delaying the commencement of surgery
If any of these circumstances affected the outcome of your loved one, consult a legal specialist about the possibility of compensation.
Specialist advice
As can be imagined, the process of making a claim for compensation for medical negligence is a highly-complex one. The input of a specialist medical negligence lawyer is absolutely crucial. They will have the skills to negotiate the best settlement on your behalf and have access to the best medical experts who will analyse your loved one's medical records in order to assess the quality of their care.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in necrotising fasciitis claims. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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