If your loved one has passed away because medical practitioners did not diagnose and treat necrotising fasciitis in a timely fashion, you will be entitled to pursue a claim. Contact us today to find out more.
Necrotising fasciitis claims
Although necrotising fasciitis is a rare condition, it is one that medical practitioners should be able to diagnose and treat. Unfortunately, however, this does not always occur.
In some cases, patients will seek medical assistance for their symptoms, knowing that they are extremely unwell. But medical professionals fail to accurately identify the problem, either due to a lack of knowledge, or because they fail to perform simple tests.
Indeed, a blood test will reveal that a patient has a very high CRP count, indicating the presence of a severe infection. It is also likely that a patient will have low blood pressure, signifying some sort of blood poisoning.
Sadly, these tests are either not carried out, or are not fully appreciated. Consequently a patient with necrotising fasciitis is discharged with the wrong diagnosis. This will be very dangerous as necrotising fasciitis must be treated immediately if serious complications are to be prevented.
If left untreated, necrotising fasciitis will create a large area of dead tissue, all of which will eventually need to be removed. This can leave a terrible defect and may lead to the amputation of a limb. Additionally, if the bacteria enter the bloodstream, it is possible that sepsis and organ failure will occur. This can be fatal.
If a patient suffers these complications because medical practitioners fail to make a diagnosis and treat the condition in a reasonable amount of time, there will be grounds for a medical negligence compensation claim.
Fatal medical negligence claims
If your loved one has died because of preventable necrotising fasciitis complications, you will be able to pursue a claim on their behalf. A fatal medical negligence claim can be made by the deceased’s relative or by an executor of their Will.
If you would like to make a claim on behalf of your loved one, you need to speak to a solicitor as soon as possible. Claims must be made within three years of the event, so it is best not to delay.
We understand just how traumatic this time will be for you and will do all we can to help. Sadly we have assisted many people pursue a necrotising fasciitis claim on behalf of a relative, as medical errors happen all too often with regards to this flesh-eating disease. Although making a claim will not turn back the clock, it may help you obtain a sense of justice.
Contact us today to make a necrotising fasciitis claim on behalf of your loved one.
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