PA Duffy & Co

Sepsis Claims

A sepsis claim refers to a legal action taken by a patient or their family against healthcare providers or medical facilities when they believe that negligence or medical malpractice led to the development or improper treatment of sepsis, resulting in harm or death. Sepsis is a severe and life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection, and timely and appropriate medical care is crucial to its management and prevention of complications.

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About Sepsis Claims

Sepsis or septicaemia is commonly known as ‘blood poisoning’. When the immune system releases chemicals into the bloodstream to combat infection, it can trigger an overwhelming inflammatory response. Such a response can lead to organ dysfunction and result in organ failure. Sepsis can be caused by an array of different infections, some of the most common being viral, fungal and bacterial. Instances where sepsis is misdiagnosed or treated with delay by healthcare professionals can give rise to a claim based on medical negligence.

At P.A Duffy & Co Solicitors, we represent people in sepsis claims in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Our negligence team are experienced, understanding and sympathetic and will work tirelessly on your behalf to secure the compensation you are owed for what has happened.

How We Can Help

We know how hard it is likely to be to bring a sepsis compensation claim at what may well be a very difficult time. Our solicitors will take on most of the work on your behalf, making the process as stress-free as possible for you.

We will work proactively to progress your claim without unnecessary delay and will stay in close touch to update you on the steps that are being taken. You will find us easy to contact if you have any questions or you need support from us at any time.

Speak to our medical negligence solicitors in Dungannon, Belfast and Dublin.

For a consultation with one of our experts, call us on 028 8772 2102 (UK) or 01 533 7860 (IE). We will talk through your situation with you and discuss what the first steps are in bringing a sepsis compensation claim. We can also answer any questions you may have.

Alternatively, you can fill in our online Contact Form and we will ring you.

FAQs

If you or someone you know has suffered as a direct result of a delayed or missed diagnosis of sepsis, at the fault of someone who owed you a duty of care, you will likely be eligible to make a claim for medical negligence compensation.

If you ask us to represent you, we will start by taking details of the event and assess what has happened and who is responsible. We will put together evidence in support of your claim and contact the relevant health trust to advise them of the claim.

We will ask our medical experts to carry out examinations and write a report about the harm you have suffered. This will form the basis of your case.

If the other side admits liability, we will negotiate with them to agree on the amount of compensation to be paid to you. Where they deny liability or the amount of compensation offered is not sufficient, your case will go to court. We will ensure that you have our support throughout and that you are represented by a medical negligence advocate.