Necrotizing Fasciitis Infections
After sustaining even a small wound from an accident, a person may develop a very serious infection due to flesh-eating bacteria that invades the site of the injury. This type of rare infection, known as necrotizing fasciitis, can lead to the death of the infected individual if he or she is not treated immediately after developing the infection.
If you have suffered in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, leading to infections or other health dangers, you can fight back for full compensation. To discuss your legal options as an injured individual, contact the Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., by calling 312-466-8200 today.
The Spread of Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection that can quickly spread throughout the affected individual’s body. This infection destroys any tissue it comes in contact with as it spreads throughout the body. As a result, a person may lose large portions of his or her body tissue in a relatively short period of time. If the infection cannot be halted, a person may need to have the site of the infection amputated.
Symptoms of Necrotizing Fasciitis
The following symptoms may appear during a case of necrotizing fasciitis:
- Diarrhea
- Blisters
- Large areas of dead skin
- Fever
- Purple-colored skin
- Skin that is hot to touch
- Severe pain
These infections need to be treated as quickly as possible to reduce the spread of the infection.
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If you have developed necrotizing fasciitis as the result of an injury caused by another person, there may be legal options available for you to pursue compensation for medical bills. For more information, contact the Chicago personal injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today at 312-466-8200.