MRSA Personal Injury Claims
Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of people contracting MRSA. For this reason, hospitals, health care centres and other medical establishments are required to focus on prevention of MRSA. It is important for hospitals to take preventative measures and also take necessary steps to isolate patients with MRSA. In addition, it is also important that hospitals practice safe hygiene which involves using soap and shampoo and antimicrobial skin wash.
MRSA is an infection which is difficult to treat. This is because it is highly resistant to antibiotics except Teicoplanin and Vancomycin. These antibiotics are powerful and can be administered only through injection or infusion. MRSA is considered as a hospital acquired infection and if you have contracted this infection whilst in the hospital, you may be eligible to make hospital acquired infection claims.
Compensation for MRSA personal injury claims will vary depending on the severity of the symptoms and the condition. However, you may be eligible to recover compensation for pain, suffering, loss of amenity, discomfort, etc. Generally, the greater the level of discomfort and pain, the higher the level of compensation will be.
In addition to this, you may also be able to recover what is known as special damages. This includes loss of earnings, travel expenses, prescriptions costs, pension loss, private medical treatment costs, etc.
Who Is At Risk of MRSA?
A large number of people contract MRSA whilst receiving treatment in a hospital. Groups of people who are at a greater risk of contracting this infection include those who:
- have an intravenous drip
- have a catheter
- have a weak immune system
- take antibiotics on a regular basis
- suffer from skin conditions such as ulcers and psoriasis
- have undergone surgery recently
- have open wounds, cuts and burns
There are a range of symptoms which can be experienced by the sufferer. Some of the common symptoms include boils, cellulites, skin abscesses, wound discharge, etc. In the worst cases, symptoms can be serious such as septic shock, pneumonia and meningitis. MRSA can even lead to death.
No Win No Fee MRSA Personal Injury Claims
Personalinjuryclaim.co.uk solicitors can help you make MRSA personal injury claims on a risk free No Win No Fee basis.
If you believe you have a MRSA claim for which you deserve compensation, simply submit your details through our online claim form and we will put you in touch with one of our experienced clinical negligence solicitors.
