Dean Wilson LLP succeed in delay in diagnosing sepsis claim

Results of the case and compensation awarded to the victim

Dean Wilson have concluded a claim where they were instructed on behalf of the estate of Ms B, and in a claim for loss of dependency on behalf of her sons.

Ms B (aged 38 years) was admitted to Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on 24 February 2018. She was confused and disoriented with a high fever and was severely dehydrated. She was clearly very unwell.

Despite displaying all the signs of infection and cold sepsis, a formal diagnosis was not made until late on 25 February 2018. Once a diagnosis was made aggressive treatment was provided for the infection, but this was too late, and Ms B died on 26 February 2018.

Ben Davey and Dean Wilson LLP were instructed in early 2020 to pursue a claim for clinical negligence. They acted under a conditional fee agreement (no win no fee style) on behalf of Ms B’s estate and two sons.

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust were approached to see if they would admit liability at an early stage. They admitted that there had been a breach of duty in failing to diagnose Ms B’s sepsis, but denied that earlier intervention would have made any difference.

Dean Wilson LLP obtained independent expert evidence from an Emergency Medicine specialist, and a specialist in Intensive Medicine. Both experts were of the view that Ms B would have survived with earlier treatment and that the Trust had been negligent in not providing this.

Ben and Dean Wilson LLP robustly pursued the claim and Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust settled shortly after court proceedings were issued.

The team are regularly instructed in such matters and can be contacted on 01273 249200.