Expert support for sepsis claims
Sepsis, sometimes referred to as septicaemia or blood poisoning, can be a potentially life-threatening condition that arises due to infection.
It is critical that sepsis is diagnosed quickly and treated appropriately by medical professionals, or the results can be devastating.
If a medical professional has failed in their duty of care, leading to infection and sepsis directly or failed to diagnose and treat it in time, you may be eligible to make a sepsis negligence claim.
At David W Harris & Co Solicitors, our medical negligence solicitors will help you secure the compensation needed to support your recovery in the long term.
Discuss your requirements with our sepsis claims solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd and Talbot Green
To book your free initial consultation in Pontypridd, Talbot Green or Swansea, please get in touch.
Simply use our short online enquiry form to tell us you would like to speak to a member of our sepsis claims team, and we will be in touch promptly.
Our sepsis claims solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd and Talbot Green can help with:
- Assessing your case and determining viability
- Collecting evidence and witness statements
- Consulting experts for inscrutable testimonies
- Negotiating on settlements
- Claiming compensation
Why work with David W Harris’ sepsis claims solicitors?
Our sepsis claims solicitors regularly support clients in the aftermath of medical negligence to secure compensation.
We are Lexcel accredited in recognition of our outstanding client care, and our team has many years of experience, supporting clients with serious injuries such as sepsis.
Our priority is our client’s recovery, and when you work with our sepsis claims solicitors, you will have long term support to manage your condition.
Wherever possible, we will take the burden of responsibility off your shoulders, managing all of the paperwork and communication on your behalf.
Common questions about sepsis claims
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection.
It occurs when chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight infection trigger widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and potentially death.
These symptoms are especially difficult to detect in young children and babies, which is why early detection and treatment are critical for improving outcomes in sepsis patients.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In the majority of sepsis medical negligence cases, you have three years from the date that you became aware of the condition to bring a legal claim.
If you are considering seeking sepsis compensation, it is advisable to speak to a legal professional as quickly as possible.
There are exceptions to this time limit, which include:
- For children, the three year limit won’t start until their 18th birthday.
- For adults lacking mental capacity, there is no time limit.
- For cases that lead to death, the family will usually have three years from the date of the individual’s passing or the date that the cause of death was proven to be sepsis related.
What evidence will I need to make a claim?
In order to pursue sepsis malpractice settlements successfully, you will need to gather evidence that clearly demonstrates two things: firstly, that there was a failure in the standard of care that you were provided, and secondly, that this failure directly caused you sepsis or worsened the effect that it had on you.
David W Harris’s sepsis claims solicitors will work hard to build a strong case on your behalf. This could include:
- Medical records, notes from your GP, hospital charges, test results and prescriptions.
- Expert medical opinions from trusted specialists.
- Witness statements from family members and carers.
- Photographs of your condition.
- A timeline of the events, including symptoms, condition deterioration, and when you sought help.
- Proof of expenses or losses.
What are the criteria for sepsis?
No one test can determine a sepsis diagnosis, and instead, it is based on a collection of clinical signs that healthcare professionals should observe and recognise. These signs could include:
- Very high or very low body temperature
- Confusion and reduced alertness
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heart rate or breathing
- Mottled or pale skin
- Decreased urine output
If a healthcare professional fails to recognise these symptoms as part of the criteria for sepsis in good time, you may need to make a late sepsis diagnosis claim.
In some circumstances, unrelated medical interventions or treatments, such as standard surgeries, which went wrong or were mishandled, could lead to sepsis caused by medical negligence.
Is sepsis always due to negligence?
No, not all sepsis cases can be linked to medical negligence. The source of the initial infection can be initially benign, but the resulting sepsis is a serious medical emergency known to progress rapidly, even if doctors intervene correctly.
Serious and aggressive infections can cause rapid deterioration in patients and cause suffering, especially if they have preexisting conditions such as chronic illnesses, weakened immune systems, or other underlying vulnerabilities.
In order to make sepsis misdiagnosis claims, you will need to be able to prove that your symptoms were not recognised or were misinterpreted. Our expert sepsis claim team can help you prove negligence and build a strong case.
What is the sepsis six and should my doctor have provided it?
The sepsis six is an emergency medical protocol that a medical professional should carry out within the first hour of recognising sepsis in a patient. It is a clinical process used across the NHS and is crucial to improve survival rates and limit long term impacts of the sepsis condition.
The sepsis six are:
- Administering high-flow oxygen
- Taking blood cultures
- Giving intravenous antibiotics
- Starting IV fluids
- Measuring lactate levels
- Monitoring urine output
Failure to follow this protocol can lead to serious consequences, such as worsening conditions or even fatality. In such cases, patients and families may be eligible for sepsis malpractice settlements, particularly if following the sepsis six could have prevented most, if not all, of the harm experienced.
Legal claims can help you access sepsis compensation payouts in the UK, which could cover your loss of income, ongoing care, rehabilitation, and assist in mitigating emotional distress. If you feel that the sepsis six was not followed in your experience, our experts at David W Harris can advise you on all your options going forward.
Our sepsis claims solicitors’ fees
We provide long-term support for clients involved in sepsis medical negligence claims and work as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
From the outset, we will help you to consider how you will fund any legal actions and ensure that your sepsis compensation comfortably covers your legal fees.
We can explain other funding options available to you, and offer no win no fee medical negligence claims, ensuring that you won’t have to pay out of pocket.
Discuss your requirements with our sepsis claims solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd and Talbot Green
To book your free initial consultation in Pontypridd, Talbot Green or Swansea, please get in touch.
Simply use our short online enquiry form to tell us you would like to speak to a member of our sepsis claims team, and we will be in touch promptly.