Updated Glynns Guide to Medical Negligence and Sepsis
Request a copy of Glynns guide to sepsis and medical negligence if you or a loved one have been the victim of poor-quality medical care.
Sepsis as a medical emergency
Sepsis is one of the biggest killers worldwide. Globally around 11 million people die from this shocking condition every year. In the UK, the figure is over 40,000. Approximately 10,000 of those deaths are thought to be avoidable with more timely diagnosis and treatment.
Whether in hospital or in the GP surgery, the symptoms of sepsis require a high level of suspicion and prompt referral for further investigation. If a patient is suspected of developing sepsis, they may need the administration of intravenous antibiotics within one hour.
Long-term impact of sepsis negligence
Whether the negligence occurred in failing to prevent infection, failing to identify sepsis or a delay in treatment, the outcome for the patient can be devastating. If a patient survives an attack of sepsis, they may still suffer on-going disabling physical and psychological symptoms. They may lose a limb, they may suffer visual losses, they may suffer permanent poor health and post-sepsis syndrome. Their ability to work and remain independent may be compromised.
If such an appalling outcome is due to substandard medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation which can address issues such as financial losses due to costs of care or income reduction.
The Glynns Guide
The Glynns Guide to Sepsis and Medical Negligence can be found on our website and addresses the following common issues:
- What is sepsis?
- How is sepsis diagnosed and treated?
- What will happen if sepsis is not diagnosed and treated?
- Preventable sepsis deaths
- What can I do about negligent sepsis care?
- How do I make a sepsis claim?
- Will I have to pay for a sepsis claim?
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Timing in medical negligence compensation claims
Don't forget that the law imposes strict time limits on the commencement of compensation claims for medical negligence. If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of medical negligence, you will need to initiate your claim within three years of the date of the alleged negligence.
Contact a specialist solicitor as soon as you suspect you may have a claim.
Legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with considerable expertise in sepsis negligence claims.
Contact us if you or a loved one are facing the distressing prospect of life after sepsis due to poor-quality healthcare.
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