Misdiagnosed Symptoms in Necrotising Fasciitis and Claiming Compensation
If you are struggling with the life-changing impact of a misdiagnosis of your necrotising fasciitis symptoms, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
Symptoms misdiagnosed
A misdiagnosis of the symptoms of necrotising fasciitis can be devastating. Failing to recognise or even suspect the symptoms of a necrotising fasciitis infection may result in a catastrophic outcome for the patient.
- A failure to recognise that the symptoms of intense pain, swelling and skin discolouration may be indicative of a serious infection, demanding emergency treatment. The patient may be showing signs of infection such as a raised temperature or chills. They may have suffered a recent incision or cut which has allowed access for bacteria to reach their body's deep soft tissue
- A failure to make a referral for specialist assessment in a timely manner, necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency
- A misdiagnosis of the symptoms, leaving time for the patient's condition to worsen and their long-term outcome likewise
- A failure to monitor a post-operative patient, especially one at risk of severe infection, thereby allowing an infection to develop before specialist advice is sought
- A delay in initiating treatment, allowing time for the infection to spread
Claiming compensation
If you are considering making a claim for compensation for medical negligence in relation to necrotising fasciitis, it is essential that you speak with a legal specialist.
A meticulous analysis of your medical records will be required in order to identify whether or not you have been a victim of negligence and the extent to which this has affected your long-term medical outcome. Furthermore, if it found that you have, indeed, suffered from negligent care, an assessment of the ways in which you and your life have been affected will be needed. This will address any issues of financial losses due to employment difficulties caused by the consequences of your negligence. It will also address issues of on-going care costs, where appropriate, as well as the costs of equipment and treatment where necessary.
A specialist solicitor will have the expertise, experience and insight to be able to assess your situation thoroughly and navigate the way through the complex process of making a claim.
They will also have access to the most respected medical experts who will report on the quality of your care.
Speak to a specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal firm with extensive experience of necrotising fasciitis claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about how to make a claim.
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