Sepsis in Fatal Accident Claims

In our earlier blog on fatal accident claims following contracting sepsis we discussed a query our fatal accident solicitors had considered regarding liability of one or more of the following:

• dog owner – failure to control his dog causing death
• employer – fatal accident at work
• medical negligence – fatal injury – failing to spot sepsis

Who is liable?

It will be recalled that in this fatal accident claims the deceased was employed as a carer who went to patients own homes to look after them.  The employer knew that the person being cared for had a dog that was prone to bite and failed to warn the employee (who had not attended the premises before) and failed to put in place sufficient warnings and safeguards to protect its employee.

The carer, unfortunately was bitten by the dog and he contracted sepsis and shortly afterwards died of the infection.

As the dog owner had not assets, money or insurance cover, he was not worth taking any legal action for a fatal accident compensation claim.  Fatal accident solicitor will have to consider taking action against the employer and or sue the NHS for medical negligence for failing to spot the signs of sepsis.

Treat Sepsis Patients Within The Hour

In a recent article it is now noted by the health secretary that sepsis patients should be treated within the hour. Jeremy Hunt as gone on record saying:

“Every death from sepsis is a tragedy, yet too often warning signs are missed..’

The most typical of warning signs are:

• high heart rate
• signs of a rash

Fatal Accident Claims Advice

Please contact us if you require any advice or assistance following the loss of a loved one due to a fatal accident claim.  We are here to help you every step of the way.  As fatal accident solicitors we will sympathetically handle your case, discussing your options and advising you through the complex legal paper-work and procedures.

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