Necrotising Fasciitis Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims
Diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis may not always be obvious but, for this medical emergency, it is essential that it occurs at the earliest possible moment.
Errors in necrotising fasciitis diagnosis
Where a medical professional is uncertain as to the diagnosis of the patient’s symptoms, it is important to err on the side of caution:
- A misdiagnosis of the patient’s symptoms may lead to treatment delays
- A failure to refer the patient for specialist intervention will delay treatment
- A failure to carry out a thorough examination may delay diagnosis
- A failure to seek a second opinion may lead to a delay in diagnosis
Unfortunately, because of the speed with which this soft-tissue infection can travel, a delay in diagnosis will allow time for the patient’s condition to deteriorate. As a result, the patient’s experience of this shocking infection may be far worse in a number of ways:
- This appalling and virulent infection may spread further into the patient’s body
- The need for surgery, once diagnosis is achieved, will be far greater than had an earlier diagnosis been made
- The initiation of treatment will be delayed
- The tissue and function losses suffered by the patient may be far worse
Claiming compensation for negligence
Depending on the location of the patient’s infection, the amount of time passed until surgery and the extent of the spread, the patient’s long-term outcome may be utterly life-changing – physically, practically, psychologically and financially.
The quality of life and daily experience of both the patient and their loved ones may undergo a dramatic change.
- The individual affected may now struggle to work
- They may require specialist treatment or equipment in order to manage their symptoms
- They may require some degree of personal care or household assistance because of the disability caused by their necrotising fasciitis negligence
- The psychological impact of what has happened to them may be debilitating
Free initial claim assessment
Think medical treatment may have caused avoidable harm?
Tell our specialist medical negligence team what happened. We will review the initial information and explain whether we may be able to help.
- Tell us what treatment you received and what you believe went wrong
- We assess the initial circumstances
- We explain whether further investigation may be appropriate
Your initial enquiry is free. No Win No Fee funding may be available.
What happens when you contact us?
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Tell us what happened
Call us or complete the short enquiry form with a brief outline of the treatment you received and the harm caused.
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We assess the circumstances
A member of our specialist team will review the initial details and may ask you for some further information.
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We explain your options
We will explain whether we may be able to help, the possible next steps and any funding options relevant to your enquiry.
Worried about making a claim?
“Taking on the NHS is a daunting business… I was always treated with patience and understanding… helped to put my mind at rest.”
A successful compensation claim will address the financial losses and costs of the impact of the negligence, once it is established that negligence in the course of diagnosis has occurred and that it adversely affected the patient’s outcome.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
Compensation claims for necrotising fasciitis require the expertise of an experienced specialist solicitor. The analysis of these claims and the assessment of the impact on the patient’s life is a highly complex procedure.
Speak to Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law, offering access to a wide network of the best medical experts and a wealth of experience in necrotising fasciitis claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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