What Is a Sepsis Negligence Claim?

Sepsis is a serious complication that occurs when your immune system overreacts to infection. It causes inflammation and can damage your body’s tissue and lead to multiple organ failure if diagnosis is delayed. If an individual suffers from a weakened immune system, for example, those undergoing chemotherapy, recent surgery, or organ transplant patients; or if the sepsis infection is severe, the bacteria can spread throughout the bloodstream to other parts of the body more quickly.

When medical professionals fail to identify or delay diagnosis of sepsis, this can be classed as medical negligence. Negligence also occurs when medical staff fail to provide adequate treatment for a sepsis infection. The consequences faced from preventable sepsis, caused by medical error, should be compensated and our solicitors are here to ensure that you receive the correct compensation.

You could be entitled to compensation if you have suffered from sepsis that could have been prevented with adequate medical treatment. To find out for sure if you have a claim, call one of our friendly lawyers on 0330 107 5329 who will be able to advise.

Types of Sepsis Medical Negligence Claims

Negligent treatment can arise when medical professionals fail to recognise or quickly identify the symptoms of sepsis

Our dedicated legal specialists are experienced in handling sepsis claims and have successfully represented individuals who have experienced sepsis because of medical negligence. Some of the sepsis claims that we have covered include:

• Diagnosis delays or delays in treatment leading to sepsis
• Exposure to infection after treatment or surgery
• Avoidable sepsis resulting in organ dysfunction or surgical amputation
• Families and loved ones of patients who have sadly passed away due to sepsis

It is estimated that sepsis affects 250,000 people in the UK every year and certain cases are often the result of medical negligence leading to avoidable sepsis infections.

Even with treatment, it’s possible to get permanent organ damage. This is especially true for people with pre-existing conditions affecting their immune systems. 

Whilst compensation can’t reverse the devastation caused by negligent medical treatment, it can help you to make adjustments to cope with the aftermath of sepsis, including symptoms of post-sepsis syndrome, joint pain and amputation.

How to Prove Negligence in a Sepsis Claim

Proving negligence in a sepsis case is dependent on sufficient evidence that your condition was caused by or worsened due to poor or inadequate care from a medical professional. This usually includes evidence that a medical error occurred. 

When putting forward a claim, it is likely that you will need to provide medical records or attend an independent healthcare appointment to assess your injury and determine whether this was a direct result of the care provider. If the healthcare provider admits fault, it is likely that you will be able to receive compensation for your suffering. 

Our sepsis negligence experts are here to help you find out if you are eligible to put forward a claim. 

Is There a Time Limit on Making a Sepsis Negligence Claim?

A claim for sepsis negligence must be made within three years of the date you become aware of this affecting you. For claims relating to children under the age of 18, the time limit for bringing a claim forward will not begin until their 18th birthday and will run for three years. If a claim is being made on behalf of someone without mental capacity, there can be no time limit.

Why Choose Patient Claim Line?

We have more than 100 solicitors with combined experience of over 400 years and they will work on your behalf to achieve the best result possible for you during your sepsis negligence claim. 

It’s not enough to use a solicitor who sometimes covers medical negligence. You need someone who knows the specific area through and through. That is what the solicitors here at Patient Claim Line do. 

We believe that anyone who has suffered from medical negligence deserves justice. That’s why we operate on a No Win, No Fee basis to prevent any financial burdens on those who have suffered, so that you can focus on recovery.

CONTACT US TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE LEGAL PROCESS.