We can help you to claim sepsis compensation.
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening disease that is caused by the immune system’s response to an infection. If not treated quickly, sepsis can cause organ failure which in the most severe cases can be fatal. Sepsis medical negligence claims can offer vital financial support for those living with the impact of sepsis and their loved ones.
It is crucial that doctors and other medical staff are able to detect sepsis at the first possible opportunity in order to increase the likelihood of successful treatment. Failure to quickly diagnose and treat sepsis can result in serious consequences that could otherwise have been avoided.
If your sepsis was misdiagnosed, or if it was not detected as early as possible, then you may be able to make a claim. You may also be able to make a claim if you feel that you did not receive adequate care in the necessary time frame.
Our sepsis claims service includes:
- A free initial consultation on your claim
- No win no fee sepsis negligence claim funding
- A negotiation-led approach that means most claims are settled out of court
- Independently accredited expertise you can trust
- A very strong track record of successful claims
- A sensitive, personal service to support you during this difficult time
- A free rehabilitation service to aid your or your loved one’s recovery
Have a question? Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions About Sepsis Claims or get in touch and we will be happy to guide you.
Contact Us About Sepsis Medical Negligence Claims
To learn more about sepsis negligence claims, please contact our experts. You will be offered a free initial consultation to sensitively discuss the particulars of your case and plan the potential next steps.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 404 0749, emailing enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk or filling in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of our contact page.
Our Expertise with Sepsis Compensation Claims
Ashtons Legal is committed to securing the maximum compensation possible for every client while making the claims process as straightforward and stress-free as we can.
Our medical negligence solicitors are experts in all types of claims, including those for sepsis compensation. We can also advise on other types of infection-related claims, such as MRSA compensation claims.
Ashtons Legal is an industry-leading law firm. We are recognised by top client guides such as the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we also hold many specialist accreditations, including Lexcel, AvMa, Brain Injury Group, APIL and many more.
Senior members of our team are recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as either Senior Fellows or Senior Litigators. They are on the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and Sharon Allison, our Head of Medical Negligence is also Chair of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) and is a memberof the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Clinical Negligence Panel.
Sepsis Claims Case Studies
Amanda Cavanagh achieved a six-figure settlement for the family of Mrs X who died following a hospital’s 53 hour delay in identifying and treating an infected leg ulcer which developed into sepsis.
Mrs X was already receiving antibiotic treatment for the leg ulcer which was not effective. On admission to A&E her blood results suggested that an inflammatory process was happening but this was not investigated further.
On several occasions the hospital records note that Mrs X’s condition was likely due to an infection, but the various treating departments within the hospital failed to consult each other to determine the correct treatment plan and medication.
Mrs X’s condition deteriorated to the level she required intensive care, the hospital failed to act on her worsening symptoms.
The hospital admitted that it failed to consult with its internal departments and as a result failed to transfer Mrs X to Intensive Care despite there being a plan to do so. However, the hospital alleged that even with earlier treatment Mrs X would not have survived. The expert evidence obtained by Mrs X’s family refuted this allegation and settlement was agreed between the parties.
Amanda Cavanagh comments: “I am glad that I was able to help Mrs X’s and her family who have all suffered a huge loss because of a breakdown in communication which led to a to a failure to identify and treat sepsis, but nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one particularly where the death could have been avoided.”
How To Make a Medical Negligence Claim for Sepsis
Our sepsis claims solicitors can guide you through every stage of the claims process. You will be offered an initial consultation where we will ask you to explain what happened and how you have been affected. We can then advise on whether we believe you may have grounds for a claim and what the next steps look like.
Our sepsis negligence claim service includes:
- Assessing your claim
- No win no fee funding
- Building your case including access to experienced medical experts to support your claim
- Drafting and submitting a Letter of Claim to the defendant
- Mediation processes to reach a settlement
- Representing you in Court if necessary
- Access to our free rehabilitation service for ongoing health support
To make a medical negligence claim for sepsis, please get in touch with our solicitors at Ashtons Legal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sepsis Claims
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition where your body’s immune system overreacts to an infection and begins causing damage to your organs and body tissues. It must be diagnosed and treated promptly to avoid the patient’s death and minimise any long-term harm to their health.
Is sepsis always due to medical negligence?
No, sepsis is not necessarily caused by medical negligence. However, negligence can be a factor in delays to proper diagnose and treat sepsis. Delays caused by medical negligence can mean that the consequences of sepsis are much worse than they might otherwise have been.
Can you sue the NHS for sepsis?
You may be able to claim compensation for sepsis from the NHS if it can be shown that you or a loved one experienced a worse outcome due to negligent medical care in relation to sepsis.
You might also be able to make a separate infection claim if sepsis was caused by an infection which a patient caught due to medical negligence, or where an infection was not treated effectively due to negligence. For example, you may be able to make a hospital infection claim if the sepsis was caused by a hospital acquired infection such as MRSA.
How much compensation can you get for a sepsis claim?
How much compensation you might receive will depend on the circumstances. This will be decided during a process called ‘assessing quantum of damages’ or ‘assessing quantum’.
You can generally claim for any specific financial losses you have experienced due to negligent treatment of sepsis, known as ‘special damages’ as well as any non-financial losses you have experienced, known as ‘general damages’.
What is the time limit for sepsis claims?
Sepsis compensation claims must normally be brought within three years of the ‘date of knowledge’ which is the date on which you were aware that you or a loved one had been harmed by sepsis and that medical negligence might be a factor.
Other time limits can apply under certain circumstances. For example, if you need to claim for a loved one who sadly died due to sepsis negligence, then the time limit is normally three years from the date of death. If the claim relates to someone who was under the age of eighteen when the sepsis negligence occurred, then the standard three-year time limit is counted from their eighteenth birthday giving a claim deadline of their 21st birthday.
How does a no win, no fee sepsis claim work
Our sepsis claims solicitors typically work on a no win, no fee basis with third-party funding by way of an insurance policy to cover any disbursements. . If your claim does not result in you receiving compensation, you would pay nothing. This is also known as a ‘conditional fee agreement’.
If your claim is successful, the defendant will often be required to cover the majority of your costs and part of the insurance premium. You will be liable to pay for part ofof the insurance premium together with any success fee and any shortfall between the costs incurred and those recovered from the Defendant. Whatever the outcome of your claim, our lawyers will ensure that you are no worse off financially than you were before you proceeded with the claim.
How long does a sepsis medical negligence claim take?
Our sepsis claims solicitors work hard to resolve claims as quickly as possible, but there is no set time frame. Exactly how long a claim takes will depend on various factors, including whether the defendant is willing to accept liability and agree a suitable settlement.
In general, if a settlement can be negotiated, a claim will be resolved much faster than if court proceedings are required.
Contact Us About Sepsis Negligence Claims
To learn more about sepsis medical negligence claims, please contact our experts. You will be offered a free initial consultation to sensitively discuss the particulars of your case and plan the potential next steps.
You can get in touch by calling 0330 404 0749, emailing enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk or filling in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of our contact page