Sepsis compensation claims can be made where there has been a late diagnosis of sepsis and the hospital is at fault.
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a result of an overreaction of the immune system following an infection. The effects can be catastrophic, often leading to organ failure and death. It can be triggered by relatively minor injuries; a simple wound that becomes contaminated can be enough.
There are an estimated 250,000 cases of sepsis in the UK each year and it is believed that sepsis is responsible for over 50,000 deaths annually. Although sepsis is a treatable condition if it is picked up early, serious consequences can follow if it goes undetected for too long.
NHS failing to meet sepsis treatment targets
There have been lots of reports in the media about the growing problem of sepsis in our hospitals, with the NHS coming under attack for failing to meet targets.
The recommendation is that patients should be put on an antibiotic drip within an hour of sepsis being suspected. The first hour is critical to survival and campaigners believe that patients are being put at risk by hospital failures during this crucial time.
 Sepsis compensation claims
How we can help you
If you are thinking about making a sepsis compensation claim then you can call our FREE legal helpline for guidance and details of our No Win, No Fee funding scheme. We are specialists in clinical negligence law and are recommended by the prestigious Legal 500. We are based in Devon and Somerset, but represent patients nationally. Call us on 0333 888 0404 or send brief details to us by email at [email protected]
