Failure to diagnose septicaemia

In May 1995 Mr Morgan was admitted to hospital suffering from a generalised infection caused by staphylococcal bacteria. He was not given adequate antibiotic treatment and the infection spread to his heart and to his spine. Despite a number of admissions to various hospitals he did not receive appropriate treatment and he subsequently died of multiple organ failure caused by overwhelming infection.

We obtained advise from independent experts and pursued a claim on behalf of Mr Morgan’s family on the basis that prompt diagnosis of the infection and treatment with antibiotics would have prevented his death.

Compensation: £128,000

Inadequate treatment of MRSA

Mrs Samuel developed MRSA infection following a hip replacement operation. There was a delay in diagnosing the infection and commencing antibiotic treatment and eventually Mrs Samuel had to have the hip prosthesis removed to eradicate the infection.

We pursued a claim for Mrs Samuel on the basis of the delay in diagnosing and treating the infection.
 
Compensation: £8000

 
These are genuine case studies, although the names of our clients have been changed to protect their right to privacy and confidentiality.