Bed Sores Compensation Claims Information
Bed sores, otherwise known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, can lead to extremely serious health conditions. By themselves, they can be painful and extremely uncomfortable. They are most commonly obtained through medical negligence, if you have been left to lie on one side for too long. Here at Tylers Solicitors, we can help you to make bed sore compensation claims. If you’ve suffered any other health conditions as a result of these bed sores, we are here for you.
Tylers Solicitors is a specialist provider of no-win, no-fee legal services following any kind of bodily injury or medical negligence. If you’ve suffered bed sores, or pressure ulcers, and they weren’t your fault, we are here for you. We can help you to claim directly against the hospital responsible for causing your condition. For more information, or to see if you’re eligible to claim, get in touch today!
What are the Complications of Bed Sore Injuries?
Bed sores can be extremely painful or uncomfortable – however, they can also lead to more serious health conditions. Some of the most common complications associated with pressure ulcers include blood poisoning, bone infections and gangrene. These conditions are almost always treatable, but in some cases, they can lead to long-term health conditions. In some cases, depending on the location and severity of the infections or gangrene, you may need to have a limb amputated. Whatever pressure sore complications you’ve suffered, Tylers Solicitors is here to help.
I’ve Suffered Bed Sores after Staying in a Hospital – Can I Claim Compensation?
Medical negligence in hospitals is the most common cause of bed sores. Whether you were left in one place for too long, or treated negligently while unconscious, we are here for you. Our experienced team can help you to get the bed sore compensation you need to move on with your life. Whether you’ve suffered pressure sores following surgery or during any other stay in hospital, we are here for you.
Are Pressure Sores a Kind of Medical Negligence?
Pressures ulcers or bed sores are a kind of medical negligence. Here at Tylers Solicitors, our experienced team can provide complete pressure sore compensation claims to suit your needs. Whether you’ve been treated negligently by the nurses on a ward, doctors or surgical specialists, we are here for you. For more information on our pressure sore compensation claims, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
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Compensation Amounts
Bed Sore Injury Compensation Claims Amounts
As with any kind of injury, from bodily injury to medical negligence, the amount of compensation you could be entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries. The more serious your bed sores, the more compensation you could claim. If these bed sores have caused any long-term issues to develop, such as infections or gangrene, you may also be able to claim for these conditions.
Curious about how much compensation your bed sore injuries could be worth? Get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today! If you prefer, you can also use our simple pressure ulcer compensation calculator below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Minor to Moderate Pressure Sore Compensation Amounts
Most bed sores are relatively minor conditions from which you’ll make a full recovery. They can be uncomfortable for several weeks, but if they are noticed early and treated correctly, they shouldn’t have any long-term symptoms. You may not even be left with any long-term scarring as a result of these pressure sores. If you’ve suffered a bed sore in hospital, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
Up to £10,010
Serious Bed Sore Compensation Amounts
The more serious kinds of bed sores can be extremely painful. You may be unable to put any weight on them for several weeks or months. The most serious bed sores are vulnerable to infection and are likely to leave long-term scarring. If you’ve suffered serious pressure ulcers which haven’t progressed into serious medical conditions, we are here for you.
£10,960 to £16,830
Bone or Joint Infections Caused by Pressure Sores Compensation Amounts
If your bed sores have left you vulnerable to infection, particularly bone or joint infections, you may be able to claim compensation. These infections can be extremely painful, limit your mobility and lead to long-term health conditions. If you’ve suffered a bone infection as a result of pressure sores, get in touch with the legal experts at Tylers Solicitors today.
Up to £120,530
Gangrene Caused by Bed Sores Requiring Amputation Compensation Amounts
In the worst cases, bed sores can develop gangrene. Gangrenous bed sores on your limbs may result in permanent damage, loss of feeling or mobility. If you sustain any kind of gangrene infection, you may be able to claim compensation. It is likely that, in the most serious gangrenous cases, you may require the affected limb to be amputated.
Up to £247,280
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tylers Solicitors Provide No-Win, No-Fee Bed Sore Compensation Claims?
Tylers Solicitors is an experienced provider of no-win, no-fee legal experts for all manner of medical negligence injuries. Our no-win, no-fee team can help you to claim bed sore compensation following medical negligence. Thanks to our no-win, no-fee legal service, you can start your bed sore compensation claim as soon as possible. What’s more – all our legal fees are recovered as part of the final settlement. To start your pressure ulcer compensation claim, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
How Long Do I Have to Claim Bed Sore Injury Compensation Claims?
When you’ve suffered a serious kind of bed sore injury, you have up to three years to begin your claim for compensation. So long as you begin your medical negligence claim within this three-year period, you should still be entitled to claim compensation. If you aren’t sure whether you’re eligible to claim for your pressure sore injuries, including long-term health conditions, call Tylers today!
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