What to Do When an Infection is Missed: Claiming Serious Injury Compensation with Confidence

The Serious Injury Claims Lawyers has helped hundreds of clients secure substantial compensation when an infection is missed due to substandard care.

Medical negligence can turn a routine procedure or GP visit into a life-altering event. One of the most devastating forms of negligence occurs when an infection is missed, allowing a treatable condition to spiral into sepsis, organ failure, amputation, or even death.

This comprehensive guide explains how these cases arise, the impact they can have, and the clear steps you can take to claim the serious injury compensation you deserve.

Recognising When an Infection is Missed – Common Scenarios and Red Flags

An infection is missed in a surprising number of medical settings. Post-surgical patients are particularly vulnerable: wounds that appear “a little red” can be dismissed as normal healing when, in reality, they harbour aggressive bacteria such as MRSA or Pseudomonas. In A&E departments, abdominal pain may be labelled as gastroenteritis whilst appendicitis or a perforated bowel leads to peritonitis. GP surgeries sometimes fail to spot early cellulitis or urinary tract infections in elderly or diabetic patients, with catastrophic results.

Key warning signs that an infection is missed can include:

• Persistent or worsening fever despite antibiotics
• Increasing pain, swelling, or discharge days after surgery
• Abnormal blood test results (raised CRP or white cell count) that are not followed up
• Symptoms dismissed as “viral” or “expected” without proper investigation

If you or a loved one experienced any of these and the outcome was severe, you may have grounds for a clinical negligence claim. The Serious Injury Claims Lawyers can obtain independent medical expert reports to prove that earlier intervention would have prevented the harm.

The Devastating Consequences of a Missed Infection – Why Compensation Matters

When an infection is missed, the human and financial toll can be immense. What starts as a localised problem can become systemic within hours. Sepsis is a major killer, with survival rates dropping dramatically the longer treatment is delayed. Survivors frequently face:

• Multiple organ damage requiring dialysis or ventilation
• Amputations due to necrotising fasciitis or severe vascular compromise
• Prolonged rehabilitation and permanent disability
• Psychological trauma, including PTSD and depression
• Loss of earnings and the need for lifelong care or home adaptations

Recent NHS data shows that thousands of patients may suffer avoidable harm from delayed or missed infection diagnoses every year. Compensation cannot reverse the damage, but it can fund private medical treatment, specialist equipment, home modifications, and provide financial security for you and your family. Successful claims handled by The Serious Injury Claims Lawyers has ranged from several hundred thousand to multi-million-pound settlements, reflecting the life-changing nature of these injuries.

How to Claim Serious Injury Compensation

Time is critical in medical negligence cases. The Serious Injury Claims Lawyers operates on a genuine no-win, no-fee basis.

If you or a loved one has suffered because an infection was missed, you deserve justice and proper financial support. Contact The Serious Injury Claims Lawyers today for a free, no-obligation case assessment.

Call us now on 0800 634 7575 or complete the quick enquiry form on our website. Our compassionate, expert team is ready to listen and fight for the serious injury compensation you are entitled to.

Do not delay – reach out today and take the first step towards rebuilding your future.

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