Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, can be life-threatening. It’s caused by your immune system’s extreme reaction to an infection or injury, triggering an attack against your own organs and tissues. Sepsis must be identified and treated as early as possible to avoid organ failure and even death.

The UK Sepsis Trust states that a quarter of all sepsis survivors suffer permanent, life-changing after effects. Sadly, five people are killed by sepsis every hour in the UK.

Common causes of sepsis

Sepsis is mainly associated with infections in the abdomen, lungs, urinary tract and pelvis, it can also be caused by:

• A surgical infection
• Appendicitis
• Cellulitis
• Encephalitis
• Flu
• Gallbladder infection
• Meningitis
• Pneumonia

Making a sepsis claim on behalf of a loved one who has passed away

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to the misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of sepsis, you can claim for compensation within three years of the date of their death. Our specialist clinical negligence team will be able to assist you with:

• Financial compensation to cover pain and suffering, funeral expenses and to cover future financial losses
• Obtaining an apology and answers to explain what went wrong