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When can I claim for necrotising fasciitis?
Necrotising fasciitis claims normally arise because doctors have not diagnosed and treated the infection in a reasonable amount of time. It is true that necrotising fasciitis is a rare condition and it can be difficult to diagnose.
Even so, the clinical signs of necrotising fasciitis should be enough to prompt medical practitioners into investigating the underlying cause. This is because necrotising fasciitis causes symptoms such as a fever, intense pain in the tissue and skin discoloration. These symptoms are all indicative of some sort of tissue infection, something which should certainly be investigated as a matter of urgency.
These investigations should quickly lead to a diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis being made. Once a patient is confirmed to have necrotising fasciitis, medical practitioners should know that immediate treatment is needed to prevent serious complications arising. Treatment must involve the surgical debridement of all the necrotic tissue.
If medical practitioners fail to provide a level of care such as the one described above, the care will be deemed substandard. When a patient suffers harm because of substandard medical care, there will be grounds for a medical negligence claim. This can be pursued by the patient or, if the patient dies or lack capacity, by their family.
How do I know if I can claim for necrotizing fasciitis?
A solicitor who works in medical negligence claims will be able to tell you whether or not you can make a claim for necrotising fasciitis.
Many clinical negligence laws firms will offer a free initial enquiry. This will give you the chance to talk to a legal expert about the care you received. After the matter has been discussed, a solicitor will be able to say if you have been the victim of medical negligence and whether you have the basis for a claim.
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