If you or your loved one developed necrotising fasciitis but suffered further injuries due to medical negligence, you will be able to make a claim for compensation.
To find out more about claiming for necrotising fasciitis, please get in touch with us and speak to our expert legal team. We specialise in clinical negligence law and have a particular interest in necrotising fasciitis claims.
Can I claim for necrotizing fasciitis – Bristol Solicitors?
The best way to find out if you can claim for necrotising fasciitis is to talk to a solicitor who deals with these kind of claims. Lots of solicitors offer free initial enquiries, so you can find out this information without having to pay any money.
It is important to speak to a lawyer who is a clinical negligence specialist (also called ‘medical negligence’). This will ensure the solicitor you talk to has the necessary knowledge and expertise to advise you.
Why might a necrotising fasciitis claim arise?
A medical negligence claim can be made if a patient has been harmed as a result of substandard medical care. Therefore the implication is that if the care had met expected standards, the injury would not have happened.
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare condition with around 500 cases in the UK every year. Because it is so rare, medical practitioners often fail to diagnose and treat the condition in a timely manner. This is problematic as necrotising fasciitis is a medical emergency. It must be treated without delay or the patient will develop life-threatening complications.
Thus claims often arise because of delays in the diagnosis and treatment of necrotising fasciitis. While necrotising fasciitis is rare, it should not be beyond the scope of a reasonably competent medical practitioner to recognise the signs of a soft tissue infection. This should lead to tests, an accurate diagnosis and emergency treatment.
What to do next
If you suspect you, or your loved one, has received substandard medical care for necrotising fasciitis, you need to contact a solicitor. If you are unsure if there has been a case of medical negligence, it does not matter – a solicitor will advise you on your legal position. Even if a hospital has denied any wrongdoing it can still be possible to make a claim.
This initial enquiry can be conducted over the telephone and will involve a solicitor asking you questions about the care provided. Afterwards you will be told whether you are able to pursue a claim for compensation.
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