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Sepsis.

Sepsis Compensation: Sepsis Misdiagnosis & Sepsis Negligence Claims.

If you or a loved one have developed sepsis as a result of a hospital stay or surgical procedure; or you or a family member experience a delay in diagnosis of septicaemia, or worse still misdiagnosis of the infection, then you may be eligible to claim compensation for the suffering and harm caused.

Lanyon Bowdler’s expert team of Medical Negligence Solicitors will provide the immediate support and expert legal guidance required to investigate your claim thoroughly, giving you the best chance of securing the compensation you deserve.

Our team have experience in handling claims surrounding hospital infections, especially those claims resulting from sepsis. We are perfectly positioned to support you, ensuring that your immediate healthcare needs are speedily, sensitively and suitably catered for. We are able to work on a no win no fee basis and our friendly and compassionate team will be sympathetic to your situation and needs. We will listen and carefully advise you as to whether you are within your rights to explore a claim for compensation.

For a free initial conversation and assessment of your circumstances, call and speak to our team today, or complete the enquiry form and we will get in touch with you.

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is also known as blood poisoning and is usually caused by micro-organisms. Their presence triggers the immune system to overreact to an injury or infection. In normal circumstances the immune system fights infection, but there are occasions when it works overtime causing inflammation throughout the entire body damaging organs and tissues.

The precise reasons why this happens are not yet fully understood.

Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose and can start with flu-like symptoms or an upset stomach. Symptoms vary between children and adults.

Sepsis kills five people every hour in the UK.

For every patient presenting with symptoms, medical staff should have a high suspicion of sepsis and ask themselves “Could this be sepsis?”

There has been much media coverage surrounding the treatment of sepsis. If left undiagnosed it can quickly result in life-threatening complications such multi organ failure which can quickly escalate to death. This has led to the “Think sepsis” campaign.

Early diagnosis is critical in preventing injury and helping with the survival of the patient. If caught early enough, the condition can be treated with antibiotics.

Our Sepsis Negligence Claims Expertise

Our experienced Sepsis Negligence Claims Solicitors are on hand to help you. Get in touch today to help gain the compensation that you deserve.

Legal 500 & Chambers UK

The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims’. A testimonial reads: ‘Great team for clin neg work, certainly the stand out team in Shropshire and the surrounding area. Well resourced, offering high quality advice and excellent client care’.

Chambers UK 2025 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and state ‘an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.’

Personal Injury Awards

Lanyon Bowdler were shortlisted at the 2024 Personal Injury Awards for Outstanding Case of the Year, having also been shortlisted for the Team of the Year award in 2022 which they had previously won in 2018.

Department head Beth Heath, won Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year in 2022.

The Personal Injury Awards provides a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the sector. The team is both proud and delighted to be recognised.

Your Sepsis Compensation questions answered

How do you spot sepsis?

The UK Sepsis Trust sets out helpful guidance on how to spot sepsis in both adults and children.

According to the trust, each year in the UK, 25,000 children are affected by sepsis and one in four of all sepsis survivors suffer permanent, life-changing after-effects. The trust also reports five people die in the UK every hour as a result of sepsis.

For more about the trust, visit https://sepsistrust.org/

How serious is sepsis?

Listen here In this episode, you’ll hear the staggering statistics about sepsis.  Anybody who has an infection can develop Sepsis, and EVERYONE is at risk. 52,000 die every year of sepsis, and of those 1,000 are children. This helpful episode shares the signs and symptoms you need to be aware of.

Can you claim compensation for sepsis infections?

Serious injury or illness can have a devastating effect on the patient and their family. Lanyon Bowdler has an experienced clinical negligence team with a proven record in the field.

We can help, guide and support you through what is a very traumatic period in your life to ensure you get the compensation you need to return to as fulfilled a life as much as possible, with support for your care and living needs.

Our team will always ensure your best interests are at the centre of your case and you can be assured that we will act in a caring, sensitive and professional manner throughout proceedings.

How does Martha’s Rule affect sepsis negligence claims?

Martha’s Rule is a new NHS safety initiative giving patients and families the right to request an urgent clinical review if they’re worried a condition is deteriorating. In sepsis cases, where delays in treatment can be life-threatening, failures to act on these concerns could strengthen a negligence claim. At Lanyon Bowdler, our nationally recognised medical negligence team has specialist experience in sepsis claims and will carefully assess whether vital escalation opportunities were missed in your care.

Read more about Martha’s Rule

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What our clients say.

The service I received from Lanyon Bowdler was outstanding . Adam assisted by Georgia kept me informed at every stage of my claim to the very successful conclusion. I would highly recommend Lanyon Bowdler for their professionalism, quality of work and service.

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You have been exceptional in managing my expectations and explaining the processes to me. You have managed to navigate the very difficult and emotional turmoil that I have experienced during the course of this process.

I could not have asked for a more sensitive and thorough approach. I am grateful to you for securing the outcome that we sought, but more than that I am thankful to you for the kindness that you have shown to me.

 

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From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.

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I contacted Lanyon Bowdler for advice on a Welsh Redress offer I received after a recent never event incident that happened during my ectopic pregnancy procedure. The advice and service I received from the very first phone call was fantastic. The advice and information from Emma Hart was clear and her approach was professional while being in a friendly manor. I was kept fully aware of what was happening and I am so thankful to her for sorting everything so quick and easy on my behalf. Her service was truly amazing.

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My solicitor kept me informed on everything in the five years that it took to have a successful claim.

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