Sepsis compensation claims – legal advice

Sepsis, also described as septicaemia, is one the most dangerous and fast-acting conditions for which we can represent people to pursue compensation claims for. Many patients may not be fully aware of its risks, so it is the duty of doctors to recognise the symptoms soon after they present themselves and to treat them immediately. If not, the patient may be left with significant organ failure, or the condition can even be fatal. Sepsis compensation claims can help to achieve justice for the consequences of this life-threatening condition, especially when people are left permanently disabled.

We believe that is vital to hold medical practitioners to account for the mistakes they have made, which is why we support victims of sepsis or their loved ones to seek compensation for the damage caused. There is no room for error when lives are at stake, and medical practitioners have a duty to be sensitive to all the possible risks of a patient’s condition.

If you think you have been the victim of medical negligence, do not hesitate to contact us for advice regarding your potential compensation claim.

Sepsis and its implications

There are some misconceptions about sepsis, as some believe it is just a kind of infection, but in fact it describes what occurs when your body overreacts to an infection. The disproportionate efforts of your body to fight off an infection can cause significant internal damage which can, in turn, provoke the long-lasting failure of multiple organs or may even be fatal in cases where your body can no longer function.

Those most vulnerable to sepsis include people with diabetes, those with weakened immune systems, young babies, over 75’s, people who have serious illnesses, and women who have recently given birth, according to the NHS. It may only take a few hours for the first signs of sepsis to develop into a fatality, which is why A&E waiting room delays and missed diagnoses are simply unacceptable.

Sepsis compensation claims

In any medical negligence claim, we are looking for the medical causation, which means the link between a doctor’s or healthcare professional’s error and the harm caused to the patient. In sepsis compensation claims, the medical causation can typically include:

• delays to diagnosis or failure to diagnose;
• incorrect diagnosis;
• incorrect treatment (which typically follows a misdiagnosis).

Medical negligence pay-outs in sepsis compensation claims can account for any pain, suffering, financial losses, and expenses. For example, if patients suffer long-term organ failure as a result of sepsis, their day-to-day mental and physical struggles can be considered, as well as the costs of treatment, travelling to and from hospitals, and general management of the condition.

Make your compensation claim

Time is precious when it comes to diagnosing sepsis, and failing to act in time can have fatal consequences. While sepsis is not necessarily encountered by doctors on a regular basis, they should nevertheless be aware of its symptoms, and they should undertake the correct tests, even where their suspicions of sepsis are only slight.

As specialists in medical negligence, we use our expertise to fight for justice, ensuring the process is as stress-free as possible for our clients. No one should have to suffer or see a loved one suffer as a result of an avoidable medical mistake. Contact us for free, no-obligation advice if you think you may have a claim to make.