Hospital Infection Claims
If you’ve suffered because of an infection in hospital, whether it was caused by negligent treatment or contracted due to poor hygiene on the part of hospital staff or inadequate procedures, you may be feeling angry, confused, and unsure of what to do next. You may be suffering from prolonged illness, the need for additional surgery, or even avoidable life-changing complications. But you don’t have to face this alone as The Medical Law Partnership specialise in helping patients like you claim the compensation to which they are entitled.
How Common Are Hospital Infection Claims?
You may be wondering whether what happened to you is rare or if others have been through similar experiences. Unfortunately, harm caused by hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and negligent treatment of infections is more common than it should be. Thousands of patients each year suffer due to preventable infections, often because of lapses in hygiene, delayed diagnosis, or incorrect treatment.
Although hospitals should use strict protocols to prevent infections, nevertheless mistakes still happen, and when they do, the consequences can be devastating. If you’ve been affected by negligence in relation to infection while in hospital you’re not alone, and you have every right to seek justice and compensation.
Hospital infection claims fall into two categories:
- Infections Contracted in Hospital Due to Negligence
Some infections are entirely preventable and occur because of poor hygiene or unsafe practices. Common examples include:
- Surgical site infections, caused by unclean instruments or improper wound care after an operation.
- Catheter-associated infections, resulting from improper insertion or maintenance of urinary catheters.
- Infections with MRSA or C. difficile, often linked to insufficient cleaning or failure to isolate infected patients.
If you contracted an infection because the hospital that treated you failed to follow basic hygiene protocols, you may have a good claim.
- Negligent Treatment of an Infection
Even if the infection wasn’t caused by the hospital, mistakes in diagnosis or treatment can make things worse. Examples include:
- Delayed diagnosis, if doctors failed to recognise signs of sepsis or another serious infection.
- Incorrect antibiotics, prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, leading to treatment failure.
- Failure to monitor, not properly tracking your condition, allowing the infection to worsen.
In both cases, if negligence led to unnecessary harm, you could be entitled to compensation.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible for you. The first thing to do is contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen carefully to your story and assess whether you have a valid claim.
If we believe you have a case, our specialist solicitors will guide you through the next steps. This includes gathering evidence such as medical records, expert opinions, and witness statements to prove negligence caused or worsened your infection. We’ll handle all the legal aspects while keeping you informed at every stage.
You won’t need to worry about upfront costs as we work on a No Win, No Fee basis, which means that you only pay if your claim succeeds.
Compensation isn’t just about covering the cost of the medical care that you need, it’s also about helping you recover and move forward. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim for:
- Pain and suffering, compensation for the physical and emotional toll of your infection.
- Loss of earnings, if you’ve had to take time off work or can no longer work due to long-term effects.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs, covering additional treatments, medications, or therapies.
- Care and assistance, if you’ve needed help with daily tasks while recovering.
- Travel expenses, for extra trips to hospital or specialist appointments.
Every case is different, and we’ll ensure your claim reflects the full impact of your injury.
It is likely that you are keen to resolve matters as quickly as possible, but the duration depends on the complexity of your case. Some claims settle within 2-4 years if the hospital admits fault early. Others, particularly those involving severe complications or disputes over negligence, may take longer.
We’ll always work efficiently to secure the best outcome for you, keeping you updated throughout the process, so you’re never left in the dark.
Taking the Next Step
If you’ve suffered due to a hospital-acquired infection or as a result of negligent treatment of an infection, you deserve answers and fair compensation. The Medical Law Partnership has the expertise and dedication to help you through this challenging time; contact us today.
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