Recovering Financial Losses Due to Negligent Necrotising Fasciitis Care
Compensation claims relating to necrotising fasciitis can be significant as the virulence of this appalling infection can cause rapid and severe disability.
Speak to a specialist solicitor if you or a loved one are struggling with the financial impact of a necrotising fasciitis infection.
Necrotising fasciitis and medical negligence
Necrotising fasciitis is a fairly rare infection but its long-term impact can be utterly devastating. Prevention, prompt diagnosis and emergency treatment are all crucial aspects in the care of this potentially deadly soft-tissue infection.
Negligent medical care which can contribute to a poor outcome can include the following and may justify a claim for compensation.
- A failure to provide adequate treatment of an abscess, leading to the development of necrotising fasciitis
- A failure to recognise the symptoms of a possible necrotising fasciitis infection
- A delay in making a referral for specialist intervention
- A failure of risk assessment and care in hospital
- A delay in initiating emergency treatment for necrotising fasciitis
The cost of the impact
Due to the pervasive nature of this illness and the speed with which it can travel through the body, it can cause a wide range of symptoms and considerable financial losses.
Failing to prevent this infection when that should have been possible and failing to recognise and treat it can leave the patient struggling with a lifetime of distressing and debilitating symptoms which would not otherwise have been the case.
From generally undermining an individual's well-being, and causing scarring and emotional trauma, through to the loss of one or more limbs, significant deformity, organ damage and bowel dysfunction.
The financial impact may relate to a loss of earnings as well as the costs of care, equipment, household adaptations and further specialist treatment.
If negligent medical care has caused the patient to suffer a worse outcome than should have been the case with timely and competent care, the individual affected is legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Making a claim
Talk to a specialist solicitor as soon as possible. Claims for necrotising fasciitis require a thorough investigation into both the quality of your care and its effect on your outcome before a claim can be issued with the court.
Before this process takes place, your medical records need to be obtained from all the relevant medical providers and your solicitor will need to work with you to develop a comprehensive and accurate witness statement.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and extensive expertise necrotising fasciitis claims.
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