Sepsis

In the event of a serious infection, an individual may suffer from sepsis. Sepsis occurs when an individual’s entire body is in an inflammatory state in order to stave off the infection. Unfortunately, this response is also highly dangerous and deadly.

In many cases, individuals suffer sepsis because of medical malpractice. If you or someone you love suffered sepsis because of a medical professional’s negligent actions, contact the Madison medical malpractice lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874 today.

The Dangers of Sepsis

Since sepsis causes the entire body to become inflamed, it impairs the body’s ability to perform many of its normal functions. As such, individuals who suffer sepsis may also suffer:

• Ulcers
• Loss of kidney function
• Blood clots
• Inability to control breathing

Each of these conditions may result in an individual suffering a serious, long-term ailment. They may also result in an individual’s death.

Sepsis occurs because of an infection that spreads throughout the body. Often, the easiest way for this to occur is through the blood. This may occur when an individual receives an injection from a dirty needle, has his or her catheter incorrectly placed, or receives surgery with unsanitary tools.

It is important to note that most of these infection methods occur in medical settings.

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Occasionally, the complications created as a result of medical malpractice are fairly minor and can be quickly resolved by an attentive physician. Sepsis, however, is critical and life-threatening. Moreover, it should be thoroughly preventable through adherence to appropriate sanitization procedures and healthcare practices. Contact the Madison medical malpractice attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, at 800-242-2874 today to learn more about your legal rights and options.