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Failure To Prevent Infection
Have you or a loved one suffered from the consequences of a negligent hospital or its staff’s failure to prevent infections?
At Garling & Co, we specialise in assisting individuals across NSW in winning their Hospital Negligence Claims and securing the compensation they rightfully deserve.
We Specialise in Failure to Prevent Infection Claims
Infection is a recognised post-operative complication. In addition to developing an infection after surgery, an infection can also develop in non-operative settings. Patients may present to a local public hospital emergency department with a laceration or an open wound. The emergency medical team is responsible for determining the nature of the appropriate treatment, which includes referring the patient to specialist doctors if necessary.
If a laceration is deep or contaminated, it may require more than a saline rinse and sutures in the emergency department. Some injuries require review and assessment by the hospital’s plastics team to determine if a thorough washout and debridement in theatre, under cover of intravenous antibiotics, is needed. Unfortunately, if those injuries are not appropriately treated, infection could develop. Sadly, a patient could develop osteomyelitis or gangrene; in severe cases, amputation may be required.
If you or a loved one are living with the poor outcome of an infection and suspect that the infection could have been prevented, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact Garling and Co Lawyers today for free legal advice on your legal rights and the avenues that are available to you for fair compensation.
Types Of Claims:
- Failure to Follow Infection Prevention Protocols
- Failure to Monitor and Respond to Signs of Infection
- Failure to initiate prophylactic antibiotics during surgery
- Failure to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics following surgery
- Failure to investigate, diagnose and treat infection in a timely manner
- Failure to prescribe the necessary type of antibiotics
- Failure to perform a thorough washout and/or debridement.
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Navigating hospital negligence claims related to the failure to prevent infections can be complex. Our experienced team at Garling & Co Lawyers is dedicated to assisting individuals in pursuing their claims for compensation. With our in-depth knowledge of hospital negligence laws and extensive experience in handling such cases, we are here to guide you through the legal process.
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Failure to arrange transport to a different facility for necessary investigations
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Failure To Communicate Abnormal Results After Discharge
Have you or a loved one experienced the harmful consequences of a negligent hospital or its staff’s failure to communicate abnormal test results after discharge?At Garling & Co, we understand the impact such negligence can have on your health and well-being. Our dedicated team specialises in assisting individuals across NSW in pursuing their Hospital Negligence Claims and securing the rightful compensation they deserve.
Failure To Diagnose Prior To Hospital Discharge
Have you experienced the distressing situation of being discharged from a hospital without receiving a proper diagnosis for your condition? This failure to diagnose can have severe consequences, including prolonged suffering, delayed treatment, and potential complications.At Garling & Co Lawyers, we specialise in assisting people in NSW seek justice and obtain the compensation they deserve for the harm caused by the failure to diagnose prior to hospital discharge.
Failure To Adequately Manage and Treat Infection
Have you or a loved one suffered from the consequences of a negligent hospital or its staff’s failure to adequately manage and treat an infection?At Garling & Co, we specialise in assisting individuals across NSW in winning their Hospital Negligence Claims and securing the compensation they rightfully deserve.
Failure to Admit for Observation and Investigation
If you or a loved one experienced injury, a poor outcome, or worsening of an existing condition or illness due to a failure by hospital staff to admit you for observation and/or investigation, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your pain, suffering, and associated financial losses.At Garling & Co Lawyers, our experienced Hospital Negligence Lawyers are here to help you take action and secure the justice you deserve.
Failure to Transfer Care to an Appropriate Medical Facility
Have you or a loved one experienced an injury or illness due to a negligent hospital or its staff’s failure to transfer care to an appropriate medical facility? This failure to ensure proper transfer of care can have serious consequences, including delayed treatment, inadequate medical attention, and potential harm to your health.At Garling & Co, we specialise in assisting people across NSW in winning their Hospital Negligence Claims and securing the compensation they deserve.
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Delayed Diagnosis Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you may commence legal proceedings for compensation against a hospital if you sustained a permanent or significant injury due to a hospital’s failure to prevent infection.
Sepsis could develop if a patient’s infection was not diagnosed in a timely fashion and the patient did not receive appropriate treatment. Sepsis could result in multi-organ failure and even death in very severe cases. Patients may also develop osteomyelitis in cases of infection that progress to involve the bone, which is sometimes seen in diabetic patients. Some patients may require limb amputation to contain the infection. In young children, infection can cause meningitis and brain damage, and even death.
Hospitals are responsible for any alleged negligence by their employees, servants, or agents. Legal proceedings for compensation are usually commenced against the hospital. If the patient establishes negligence, compensation may be awarded for pain and suffering, the cost of personal care and domestic assistance, medical and allied health treatment costs, and any lost earnings.
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