Sepsis Negligence

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition due to the body’s severe reaction to an infection. Instead of the immune system fighting the infection, it turns on the body, causing the internal organs not to work correctly and the patient to become very ill. 

In cases of sepsis not being treated properly, the body can go into shock. The organs of the body can shut down, and the patient may slip into fever and coma, known as septic shock. 

In Ireland, nearly 3,000 people die in hospital due to severe sepsis every year. Studies show that every hour that sepsis is left untreated causes an 8% increased chance of death. With over 13,000 reported cases of sepsis in Irish hospitals and with staff shortages and fatigue causing delays, no one can afford to suffer sepsis negligence. 

It is vital to tackle the symptoms of sepsis as quickly as possible, and negligent medical treatment in sepsis cases may be fatal. 

The symptoms of sepsis can be:

There are many symptoms of sepsis, but every medical professional should be aware of the condition, and to miss the signs of sepsis can be sepsis negligence. 

Babies, young children under five, elderly patients and people who have had sepsis in the past are particularly vulnerable to sepsis. The doctor, nurse and paramedic must treat these patients with extra care and check medical records for signs of sepsis. 

If you or a loved one suffered negligence when you had sepsis, you may have a sepsis negligence compensation claim*.

Negligence can lead to sepsis when the medical professional makes errors during the treatment of a patient with an infection. When not treated properly, an infection can fail to clear and may develop into sepsis. 

Sepsis is when the body’s immune system turns on itself. The body begins to shut down and can quickly go into septic shock. Sepsis may be avoided if the doctor administers the correct antibiotic at the proper dose at the first signs of an infection. 

The medical negligence of an infection leading to sepsis can affect the patient immediately and could affect them for life. The medical professional must follow sepsis guidelines to avoid negligence leading to sepsis. 

PBN Medical negligence solicitors in Dublin can look at the details of your case and see if you have a valid sepsis negligence claim*.

A sepsis negligence claim* is when you seek compensation for the effects of medical negligence in your treatment of sepsis. You could suffer the medical negligence before, during or after developing sepsis. 

In Ireland, you can experience delays in emergency care and in seeing a GP. If you have an infection, it may need immediate treatment and any delays could lead to sepsis. Children are particularly vulnerable to sepsis, and it can develop quickly in those under five years of age. 

Medical negligence may lead to sepsis developing due to poor care or a lack of duty of care by the medical professional. Sepsis needs a fast and accurate response from the team treating you, and delay can cause harm and lead to a sepsis negligence claim*.

The common sepsis negligence claim*s range from delays in treating the symptoms of sepsis to errors in sepsis treatment. The medical professional treating you must be aware of sepsis and the dangers of ignoring the symptoms of sepsis. 

Sepsis treatment delays can lead to a medical emergency and may be fatal in some cases. 

Common sepsis negligence claims* in Ireland:

Failing to diagnose sepsis from the symptoms happens often in Irish medical negligence claims. Every medical professional should know the symptoms of sepsis and be prepared to act in the condition. 

Types of failing to diagnose sepsis negligence:

You may have a sepsis negligence claim* for a medical professional’s failure to diagnose sepsis.

Misdiagnosis of sepsis as another condition may delay treatment, and delays in treating sepsis can be fatal. The member of the medical profession must diagnose sepsis based on the symptoms and not make a misdiagnosis when you are ill. 

Any misdiagnosis of sepsis as another condition could miss the vital chance of catching the infection before it spreads in the body. 

Types of misdiagnosis of sepsis as another condition negligence: 

You may have a medical negligence claim for the misdiagnosis of sepsis as another condition.

Delays in treating a patient with sepsis is one of the primary reasons for sepsis developing into a major, life-threatening condition. Sepsis, like a stroke, needs fast and accurate treatment and delays could affect you for life. 

Medical negligence claims for delays in treating sepsis:

Any delay in treating sepsis wastes valuable time and only makes the condition worse. You could have a compensation claim* for the treatment delays for sepsis.

Medical negligence in the treatment of sepsis may make the condition worse and could affect how the patient recovers from sepsis. You rely on the doctor to treat you when you have sepsis, and the medical negligence is not acceptable. 

Types of sepsis treatment medical negligence:

Sepsis can be treated accurately, and patients may recover when they have sepsis. If you suffer medical negligence, you may not recover, but you could have a compensation claim*.

Sepsis due to poor care after surgery may be medical negligence, as a trained medical professional should take every step necessary to avoid sepsis. Surgery patients can develop sepsis quickly, and poor care after surgery may be medical negligence. 

Types of medical negligence leading to sepsis after surgery:

The correct antibiotic and accurate monitoring can prevent sepsis from developing in a patient. It could be medical negligence when the patient develops sepsis after any surgical negligence. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors in Dublin have the experience of medical negligence to make a sepsis negligence claim* for compensation.

A medical professional may be at fault in a compensation claim* for sepsis negligence. The medical professional has a duty of care to diagnose sepsis and begin accurate treatment. A breach of duty of care by a medical professional could lead to sepsis and a medical negligence compensation* claim. 

When a patient has sepsis or is in danger of developing sepsis, the medical professional must identify the symptoms and begin prompt treatment. Any delays may be sepsis negligence. 

Medical professionals who could be at fault for sepsis negligence:

Sepsis is a fast-moving condition which can be fatal. Medical negligence can waste time diagnosing and treating sepsis, and you may have a compensation claim* against those at fault for sepsis negligence. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors will help you make a compensation claim* for sepsis negligence.

Compensation in a sepsis negligence claim* in Ireland differs depending on the effects of the medical negligence and how much the patient suffers due to sepsis. 

Sepsis can quickly develop into sepsis shock and damage to internal organs. The condition needs prompt diagnosis and treatment for a quick recovery. The effects of sepsis negligence on your life can be difficulty in driving and looking after the kids and yourself. Exercising could become impossible for a while. 

The failure to treat the beginnings of sepsis could see you being off work and suffering severe pain and discomfort due to the organ damage. 

There is not one fixed compensation award for a sepsis negligence claim*. You may seek compensation for the trauma and other changes to your life after negligence at the hands of the medical practitioner. 

You can claim medical negligence compensation* to cover the costs of extra medical treatment, the loss of income, and paying for care. 

With a medical negligence claim, you seek damages for the effect of the damage to your health and well-being, the ability to work and on your future life. 

A solicitor can only give you an idea of what is possible and how much compensation you may able to claim for medical negligence. 

PBN Litigation Solicitors can explain how the process works and how your sepsis claim will combine two types of damages.

Damages in a sepsis negligence claim* for compensation are a combination of:

The two types of damages consider the effects of the medical care before, during and after the meeting with a doctor and its impact on your life today and in the future.

Make a sepsis negligence claim* today by contacting PBN Litigation Solicitors in Dublin. 

The experience of PBN Litigation Solicitors in dealing with all types of medical negligence can help you get the most from a compensation claim*. 

You are the one who suffered a breach of duty of care by the medical professional. You are the one who had to undergo extra treatment, multiple organ failure and spend time in hospital due the negligence before, during and after your case of sepsis. 

You could lose your income when you cannot work, or you may need to take a job with a lower salary than before the medical negligence. You could have a compensation claim* for any financial losses to the home. 

You and other family members should not be out of pocket due to medical negligence. 

Contact PBN Litigation Solicitors today and let us make your sepsis negligence compensation claim*.