Hospital MRSA?
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Unfortunately, hospital acquired infections such as hospital MRSA are a frequent occurrence among Irish patients, many of whom suffer significant long term consequences.

If you or a loved one has contracted hospital MRSA, you already know what an awful ordeal it is, and you may have a valid claim for compensation.

What is Hospital MRSA?

MRSA is an abbreviation of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. A bacterium in the Staphylococcus aureus family, it was given this name because it is not treatable with popular antibiotics such as Methicillin.  Hospital MRSA is also known as the "superbug".

Humans often have MRSA on the surface of their skin, and in their noses with no ill effect. However, if hospital MRSA actually gets into your body or your blood stream then serious infections will often occur.

Hospital MRSA is treatable with high doses of non-resistent antibiotic taken over a long period of time.

How bad is Hospital MRSA in Ireland?

The MRSA Group published a report demonstrating that patients who acquire hospital MRSA are 7 times more likely to die in Irish hospitals than uninfected patients. Furthermore, the report estimates that Irish patients with hospital MRSA stayed in hospital 2.5 times longer.

Recent date from European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System puts Irish MRSA bloodstream infection rates at 33%.  This infection rate is significantly higher than in many other EU countries.

Can I claim compensation for Hospital MRSA?

Claiming compensation for Hospital MRSA can be a complex legal process, and negligence is often difficult to prove. This means you need to seek expert guidance about your potential case immediately.

We are highly experienced in dealing with Hospital MRSA cases. Our legal team understand the issues affecting you and your family due to hospital-acquired infection.

We offer a free phone hospital MRSA advice service to help you to understand whether you have a valid case, and what you need to do next.

Assessment of your hospital MRSA claim is free of charge, and provided without obligation. Once you know the facts you will be in a position to decide if you want to proceed with your compensation claim.

Talk to us now by calling our free phone line, or request us to call you by filling in our call back form.

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What can I expect?

When you call us, you will be put through to a solicitor who is very experienced in dealing with hospital MRSA.

Our solicitors offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

We can advise you quickly if your case is worth pursuing, what may be involved in the claims process, and most importantly what you need to do next.

Right now, the easiest next step is to call our Free Phone number. If you cannot speak now, simply fill in the form to request a call from us at any time that is convenient for you.

Claim factors for Hospital MRSA

Her are some of the vital questions that could help your Hospital MRSA claim:

1) Were you screened as MRSA negative when you were admitted to hospital?
2) Was there a delay in recognising or treating your hospital MRSA?
3) Was the infection treated appropriately?
4) Was there a lack of appropriate medical care - for example, inappropriate wound care, inappropriate antibiotics, or a failure to monitor treatment?

Even if you're unsure about these factors, it's worth contacting us because our team of solicitors have years of experience of dealing with hospital infections.

Right now, the easiest next step is to call our Free Phone number, without obligation.

If you cannot speak to us now, simply fill in the contact form to request a call from us at any time that is convenient for you.

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