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Medical Negligence
Pressure Sores Claims
Care Home Injury Solicitors
With appropriate assessment and nursing, patients should not develop pressure sores – commonly known as bed sores – whilst in hospital, under home supervision or, whilst in a care facility.
The open wounds caused by bedsores can lead to the patient developing other illnesses as a consequence of infection. In some cases this can be fatal. Often the wounds caused by pressure injuries become so deep that infection can spread quickly.
At Browell Smith & Co Solicitors our team have helped secure compensation for many people who have, through no fault of their own, developed pressure sores.
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Mrs C – Medical Negligence
Everyone involved were brilliant. Dawn, Kirsty and the team were outstanding and I can’t thank them enough. Polite, professional, friendly and just brilliant." Our Medical Negligence department acted for Mrs C in a successful claim who was delighted with not only the result but also the service that we Browell Smith & Co Solicitors provided. Our Medical Negligence team are renowned as one of the best in the North East and Nationwide so contact us today if you wish to discuss...
Mrs K – Medical Negligence
Browell Smith & Co's Medical Negligence team were instructed by the family of the late Mrs K who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest whilst under the care of the Defendant Trust. Mrs K presented at the accident and emergency department of the Defendant Trust with symptoms of breathlessness and chest pain. Following a review of a full set of clinical records Browell Smith & Co able to establish that these symptoms went untreated and we were able to negotiate a settlement...
Leading Medical Negligence Solicitors
It is estimated that over 95% of pressure sores should have been prevented, which is why if you or a loved one has developed a pressure sore while being cared for in hospital, at home, or in a residential care home it is important that you take legal advice.
In many cases we can recover compensation, not only in respect of the pressure sore itself but also to fund the cost of additional nursing care to help recovery.
Contact our expert team today to arrange a free initial consultation at any of our offices, in Newcastle, Cramlington, Ashington, and Sunderland, or alternatively, you can request a call back to discuss your particular requirements.
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Pressure Sores Complications
If pressure sores are neglected then this can lead to a wide range of complications, some include:
- Cellulitis
- Bone and joint infection
- Septicaemia (blood poisoning)
- Gas gangrene
Time Limits
As with all claims for Medical Negligence compensation, there are time limits within which a claim must be lodged with the Court. For accident claims, court proceedings must be started within three years from the date of your accident.
In the event that court proceedings are not started within three years from the relevant date, the negligent party may be able to escape paying compensation on the basis that your claim is out of time.
