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Sepsis Negligence Claims Solicitors

If you have developed sepsis as a result of medical negligence, our specialist solicitors will help you claim the compensation you deserve.

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How our sepsis negligence solicitors can help

A delayed or missed sepsis diagnosis, or sepsis caused by medical negligence, can change everything in an instant, but it doesn’t have to take away your future.

Sepsis negligence isn’t limited to missed or delayed diagnosis. It can also follow an injury or surgery that wasn’t treated properly, or where treatment was left too long before it started. Whether a GP failed to recognise the signs of sepsis, a hospital delayed starting antibiotics or carrying out blood tests, or a wound or post-operative infection wasn’t managed as it should have been, we can build a solid case for compensation and help you get the support you need to move forward. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you can pursue your claim without added financial pressure while we handle the details of the case.

Compensation cannot undo the harm caused by sepsis negligence, but it can help fund ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and the support you and your family need to cope with what comes next.

Types of sepsis negligence claims

Sepsis negligence can happen at any stage of care, from a missed diagnosis in a GP surgery to a delay in treatment following surgery. Understanding where things went wrong is often the first step in building a claim. Below are some of the most common types of sepsis negligence we see:

  • Diagnosis failures: A GP or A&E team failing to recognise sepsis symptoms, such as a rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, or confusion, or failing to carry out or act on blood tests and lactate levels
  • Treatment delays: A delay in starting antibiotics, escalating care to intensive treatment, or monitoring a deteriorating patient closely enough to catch worsening sepsis in time
  • Post-surgical and wound-related negligence: An infected surgical wound that isn’t identified or treated promptly, or poor post-operative monitoring that allows an infection to progress
  • Maternal and neonatal sepsis: A failure to spot sepsis in mothers after childbirth or in newborns
  • Care home and vulnerable-patient negligence: Untreated pressure sores or wounds, or a failure to seek medical attention for a resident whose condition is deteriorating
  • Failure to follow sepsis protocols: Not applying or acting on recognised screening tools used to flag sepsis risk

Who can be held liable?

Sepsis negligence claims often involve more than one party, since responsibility depends on where in the care pathway the failure occurred. Establishing who is liable is a key part of building a claim, and it usually comes down to whoever owed you a duty of care and failed to meet the expected standard. Liability in sepsis negligence cases can fall on:

  • NHS Trusts: where sepsis is missed or mismanaged in a hospital setting (A&E, wards, surgery, maternity); the Trust holds vicarious liability for the actions of its staff
  • GP practices: where sepsis is missed during a GP consultation; GPs are usually independent contractors, so claims are typically brought against the practice or individual GP
  • Private hospitals and clinics: where sepsis develops following private treatment or surgery
  • Care homes: where staff fail to recognise deterioration in a resident or seek timely medical help
  • Ambulance services: where a delay in 999 response or ambulance care contributes to a delay in treatment

How to make a sepsis compensation claim

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Contact our team

Get in touch at your earliest convenience. We offer a free initial consultation to assess the merits of your case, the best way forward and discuss how we can help.

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We build your case

Early contact means we can start working on your case while the details of your treatment are still fresh, helping us build the strongest possible case on your behalf.

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Secure your compensation

Where the NHS or private healthcare provider acknowledges liability early on, we may be able to secure interim compensation payments ahead of your final settlement, helping cover medical costs and living expenses while you recover.

Why choose Williamsons Solicitors for your claim

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Sepsis Negligence Claims Team

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Claire Holland

SENIOR SOLICITOR

Wayne Walker

HEAD OF COMPENSATION
DIRECTOR
SENIOR SOLICITOR

Nick Gray

CONSULTANT SOLICITOR

Cameron Lees-Weir

SOLICITOR

Sarah Jackson

SENIOR SOLICITOR

Sarah Webster

SENIOR SOLICITOR

Jill Robinson

CHARTERED LEGAL EXECTUTIVE

Lisa Jackson

LITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Katy Evans

LITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Abigail Abey

LITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Holly Davis

PARALEGAL

Hannah Cook

LITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Helen Aistrop

LITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Megan Setterington

PARALEGAL

Lauren Foster

PARALEGAL

Michelle Kelly

COSTS & QUANTUM PARALEGAL

Amy Howard

LEGAL SECRETARY

Linda Toomey

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Sepsis Negligence Claims FAQs

A sepsis negligence claim arises where a healthcare professional's failure to properly diagnose or treat sepsis in good time has caused avoidable harm. This could relate to care received from a GP, in a hospital setting, or anywhere else along the treatment pathway.

Common scenarios include a GP, nurse or pharmacist failing to suspect sepsis in the first place, a hospital or A&E team missing the warning signs, tests such as blood tests not being carried out or interpreted correctly, or delays and errors in giving antibiotics or other necessary medication.

Claims can be brought where negligent care has led to life-changing outcomes, including multiple organ failure and brain damage, loss of limbs, or post-sepsis syndrome. In the most tragic cases, negligence can result in death.

Yes, as a claim can be made on behalf of a deceased loved one, both for the benefit of their estate and for those who were financially dependent on them.

Sepsis negligence claims are handled on a "No Win, No Fee" (conditional fee) basis, meaning you won't be left worrying about legal costs if the claim doesn't succeed.

There are seven steps to the process: a free initial consultation, case assessment, gathering medical records, preparing and filing the claim, negotiation, court representation if needed, and resolution.

Sepsis claims often involve complex medical evidence, so it helps to have solicitors experienced specifically in this area, offering personalised, compassionate support throughout.

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