If your necrotising fasciitis claim is successful, you will be awarded a sum of compensation to reflect the damages you have incurred.
Compensation for necrotising fasciitis and Fournier’s Gangrene
It is difficult to say exactly how much compensation will be awarded for a necrotising fasciitis claim as it depends upon the individual circumstances. A settlement is calculated according to the extent of pain and suffering that has been experienced, and the amount of money that has been lost. These are known as general and special damages
1. General damages
General damages are intended to reflect the pain and suffering that has been caused – both physically and psychologically. This includes a loss of amenity, which means the way in which your quality of life has been adversely affected.
Necrotising fasciitis and Fournier’s Gangrene often result in significant pain and suffering leaving a permanent defect and long-term complications. Many are unable to resume their hobbies, carry out every day chores or continue relations with their partner. This often leads to terrible psychological damage and some will become depressed or anxious.
All this will have a terrible impact on your life, for which you deserve to be compensated. Your solicitor will consider the level of general damages suitable for your injuries, using your witness statement and an expert medical report as evidence.
2. Special damages
Special damages are intended to recover the acutual financial loss you have incurred – including estimated future losses. This should put you back in the financial position you were in before the negligence happened. Special damages cover a range of factors such as a loss of earnings (past and future), the cost of medical treatment and the expense of travelling to receive medical treatment.
Your special damages will be calculated by your solicitor in a schedule of special damages. This is a document which details everything you have lost as a direct consequence of medical error. It is useful to keep a record of your losses and retain all the receipts, as this will help your solicitor create a comprehensive schedule.
Are you entitled to medical negligence compensation?
To find out if you are entitled to compensation for necrotising fasciitis or Fournier’s Gangrene, you simply need to speak to a solicitor about the care you received. This will enable you to clarify your legal position, helping you to establish whether you could be eligible to claim financial redress for the damages you have endured.
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