How to Claim Compensation for Fournier's Gangrene
If you or a loved one are struggling to cope with the long-term impact of fournier's gangrene due to substandard medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The trauma of a fournier's gangrene experience
An individual who has suffered the appalling infection that is fournier's gangrene may have lost or impaired sexual function, may be suffering bowel function difficulties and require a stoma. They have probably suffered significant tissue loss and had to undergo reconstructive surgery. They will probably also have had to undergo numerous destructive surgical procedures to remove infected tissue as well as having to spend a considerable amount of time in intensive care and experiencing long-term psychological and physical trauma.
Fournier's gangrene is a medical emergency. If negligent medical care has contributed to an individual's distressing outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Possible symptoms of fournier's gangrene
An individual who is developing or suffering from fournier's gangrene may be experiencing the following symptoms:
- Redness, swelling, intense pain, discolouration and tenderness around the perineum, anus or buttocks
- Signs of infection such as chills and shivering or a high temperature, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhoea
- There may also be a local wound or injury such as a cut or abscess which has allowed bacteria to gain access to the subcutaneous tissue
The urgency of a medical response
A delay in diagnosing fournier's gangrene can very quickly have a negative impact on the patient's long-term health and well-being.
If a patient is displaying the possible symptoms, it is essential that this appalling diagnosis is considered, that an examination is carried out, and that a referral for further, possibly surgical, investigation is made. Necrotising fasciitis and fournier's gangrene are not always east to diagnose and may require surgical investigation before a confirmed diagnosis is made.
A reluctance by medical professionals to make an urgent referral may lead to a dramatic deterioration in the patient's condition and their long-term well-being.
Medical negligence and fournier's gangrene
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of necrotising fasciitis or fournier's gangrene
- A failure to examine a patient for signs of fournier's gangrene
- A delay in referring a patient for specialist advice or investigation
Claiming compensation
If you think you might have been the victim of negligent medical care of fournier's gangrene, contact Glynns Solicitors. As specialists in medical negligence compensation, we have access to the best medical experts who will assess the quality of your care. Furthermore, with years of experience at our finger-tips, we can provide the skills to negotiate the best settlement.
Contact us today to talk to a specialist solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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