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MRSA compensation claims
What is MRSA?
'Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus' or MRSA as it is more commonly known is a type of bacterium which is commonly found on the skin or in the noses of healthy people. The bacterium is harmless unless it actually enters the body (normally through a wound or surgical incision) and causes an infection. The severity of the infection can vary greatly from a minor skin infection causing spots and boils to develop or a severe infection of the bloodstream or bones.
MRSA is most commonly contracted in Hospitals or Nursing Homes by the elderly or people who are already sick as both of these groups of people are more vulnerable to developing infections. It has also been found that rates were higher amongst men than women. Although MRSA is resistant to treatment from certain antibiotics, others can be used to treat the condition. Some people do make a full recovery from the infection; although others may be left with permanent scars or disablement from the infection and some people may even die as a result of it.
Preventing the spread of MRSA
Thorough cleaning is very important in the struggle to stop the spread of MRSA. Hospital wards and care homes should be regularly disinfected and hand-washing is very important.
If you must enter an environment where you believe you will be at risk from MRSA, you should cover any open wounds, regularly wash your hands and avoid sharing towels or other personal items with other people in the area.
Medical news stories
Below is just one example of a news story related to healthcare, which we hope you will find of interest.
Please also visit our regularly updated Personal Injury News Section to view some examples of our successful personal injury accident compensation claims, and other news items.
Care Quality Commission report on NHS Trusts
“One in eight NHS trusts has been told it must urgently improve the care it provides.” That’s the headline published in October 2009 by the BBC News Channel.
The assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) showed that more services than ever could be rated good or excellent.
One area highlighted by the CQC as a success, is the rate of infections of hospital-acquired diseases such as Clostridium difficile and MRSA. Both rates had fallen by about a third, despite the hospitals themselves reporting failings in areas of hygiene.
More about Care Quality Commission report on NHS Trusts
Personal injury compensation claim advice
If you or one of your relatives has been affected by medical negligence or contracted MRSA, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. We may even be able to help you if one of your relatives has died after contracting MRSA.
Clear Answers' Solicitors are specialists in dealing with personal injury claims and have a team of expert medical negligence lawyers.
For more information about our service or for advice about whether we can assist you with a medical negligence compensation claim contact us today on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms. One of our representatives will contact you (without obligation) to discuss the matter further within 24 hours (48 hours at weekends).
Strict time limits apply for making a personal injury compensation claim, so please seek expert legal advice as soon as you think you may have a valid claim for compensation.
Win or lose, there is nothing to pay in order for us to pursue a valid personal injury accident compensation claim. There are some exceptions to this in Medical Negligence cases. Please go to our Costs and Risks section for more detailed information on these and how Clear Answers will handle your claim and funding.
Please visit our section on information and advice for more details on making a personal injury compensation claim.
Alternative funding arrangements may apply in Northern Ireland due to differing procedures and Law Society regulations.
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