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.

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.

You can contact Clear Answers now for free claim advice by telephoning 0800 783 9019 or by completing our online c ompensation claim form.

If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury. Telephone us now on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.