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Negligence as a Cause of Sepsis

When doctors make mistakes, they can expose their patients to dangerous infections. The resulting complications can lead to a condition known as sepsis. Sepsis is a full-body reaction triggered when the immune system believes that an infection has entered the bloodstream. This condition can lead to significant damages to bodily tissue and may result in organ failure.

Physicians can have serious impacts on their patients’ lives, both positive and negative. If you have been hurt by a negligent doctor, you can fight back. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today to discuss your malpractice claim options with an experienced legal advisor.

Common Causes of Sepsis

Negligent behavior is a major concern in any medical operation. If a doctor or surgeon fails to minimize mistakes, they can cause serious harm to their patients. In particular, these medical professionals can be responsible for causing a patient to become septic. The following mistakes can lead to a patient developing sepsis:

  • Exposing a patient to infected blood or tissue
  • Using instruments that have not been properly cleaned
  • Failing to properly treat an existing infection
  • Committing a surgical mistake that opens a blood vessel

These mistakes can have a serious adverse impact a person’s well-being and may require extensive treatments to fight the onset of sepsis.

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If you or someone you love has developed sepsis or a blood infection because of a physician or surgeon’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help with treatment, lost wages, and other financial repercussions. For more information, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.