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Sepsis Compensation: Sepsis Misdiagnosis & Sepsis Negligence Claims.
If sepsis was not recognised or treated in time, you may be trying to come to terms with just how quickly a routine infection became a medical emergency.
For many people, sepsis is sudden, frightening and deeply traumatic. You may have experienced a rapid deterioration in your health, emergency hospital treatment, time in intensive care, or the lasting effects of serious complications. In some cases, recovery is long and uncertain, and families are left coping with profound changes to daily life or the devastating loss of someone close to them. When that experience was made worse by delays in diagnosis, misdiagnosis or poor treatment, it is natural to want answers about what happened and whether more could have been done sooner.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors support individuals and families affected by sepsis negligence with sensitivity, clarity and care. Making a sepsis negligence claim can help you uncover the truth, hold those responsible to account and secure financial support for the care, treatment and practical help you may need in the future. We take the time to listen to your experience, investigate the treatment you received and explain, in straightforward terms, whether you may have grounds to bring a claim.
Our team is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK for handling serious claims, and we are known for combining legal expertise with a genuinely compassionate approach. We know that sepsis can leave people living with ongoing health problems, reduced independence and unanswered questions, which is why our advice is always tailored to your circumstances and focused on securing the answers, accountability and support you need.
You do not have to face this alone. Contact Lanyon Bowdler for a free initial conversation with our friendly and experienced team. We are here to listen, advise and help you take the next step.
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.
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The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of Legal 500. A testimonial states “The clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler are committed, passionate, compassionate and caring. They take time to fully understand their client’s needs and wishes and provide the necessary support and care to holistically manage their client’s case.”
Chambers UK 2026 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and states “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.”
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
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/
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.
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.
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.
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When sepsis is not identified and treated quickly, the consequences can be devastating, leading to organ failure, life-changing complications, or even loss of life. If you or a loved one has suffered because a healthcare provider failed to act promptly, you may be entitled to bring a sepsis negligence claim.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our experienced sepsis negligence solicitors have helped individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of avoidable harm caused by delays in diagnosis or poor hospital care. Our specialist medical negligence lawyers offer clear, compassionate guidance to help you seek answers and secure the support you deserve.
We regularly act for clients on sepsis negligence claims in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales, and are proud to be recognised as leading sepsis negligence solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. Our team will take the time to understand your unique circumstances and fight for the outcome you need to move forward.
With offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, we are always close by when you need us. And as a full service law firm in Wales, we are proud to support clients across England and Wales, offering appointments in person, online, or in the comfort of your own home.
If a delay in recognising or treating sepsis has caused you serious harm or loss, we are here to help you take the next step with confidence and care.
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