Necrotising Fasciitis Failings And When To Make A Claim
Necrotising fasciitis is a shocking infection associated with a high mortality rate and a high level of disability. Negligent medical care may justify a claim for compensation.
When to make a claim
You may be entitled to make a claim for compensation if you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care which has caused you to suffer a worse outcome than would have been the case with an acceptable and appropriate level of care.
For example, if the consequences of a delay in diagnosis have caused you to suffer a loss of income which is unlikely to have been the case with an earlier diagnosis, a successful claim would incorporate that loss of income.
Necrotising fasciitis and medical failings
Necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. This appalling soft-tissue infection spreads rapidly through the body’s connective tissue, causing the decay of all the tissue which it infects and ultimately causing the death of the patient.
Where possible, a prompt diagnosis or high suspicion of this terrible illness is fundamental to the best possible outcome for the patient.
The only effective treatment for necrotising fasciitis is for all infected tissue to be removed surgically. Therefore an early diagnosis not only minimises the area of the body which is affected but also minimises the amount of tissue which will be lost during the debridement process and the need for further reconstructive surgery. An early diagnosis is the key to the best long-term outlook.
Medical professionals involved in the management of this appalling infection may be regarded as having been negligent if they fail to recognise or suspect the possible symptoms of intense pain, swelling and discolouration in the region of a wound or incision where bacteria may have entered the body. Furthermore, a failure to examine or a delay in making a referral may also be regarded as negligent, causing delayed treatment and distressing and debilitating consequences.
Specialist legal advice
Necrotising fasciitis can be tricky to diagnose and the associated claims for compensation can be complex, requiring the input of the best medical experts. The advice of a legal specialist is fundamental to the best outcome.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with long-standing expertise in high-value necrotising fasciitis claims. Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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