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Sepsis, also referred to as septicemia, results from a complication of an existing infection. Chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight the infection trigger an inflammatory response in all areas of the body. Sepsis can lead to septic shock, a sharp drop in blood pressure which often results in brain and organ failure. This can be fatal.

Sepsis is treatable when caught early, but when negligent staff miss or ignore the obvious symptoms, it can lead to an unnecessary fatality. If you or someone you know has been a victim to sepsis due to nursing home abuse, the experienced Champaign sepsis attorneys of Spiros Law, P.C., can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Symptoms of Sepsis

Older adults with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to sepsis, so it is especially important for nursing home staff to be able to identify the symptoms of the complication before it escalates into septic shock. Symptoms of sepsis include:

• Body temperature above 101°F or below 96.8°F
• Heart rate above 90 beats per minute
• Abdominal pain
• Decrease in urine output
• Abrupt change in mental capabilities
• Difficulty breathing
• Respiratory rate higher than 20 breaths per minute
• Probable infections

Nursing home staff members are trained to recognize these symptoms and mitigate the situation for their residents. Once sepsis is detected, it is important to get emergency medical care immediately.

Why Choose Spiros?

We are proud to say that we have won millions in damages for individuals who have been victimized by the negligence of others. Here are some of our prominent examples:

• $9,842,900, the second-largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County, for an innocent baby who suffered immense harm and required an emergency craniotomy.
• $1,450,000, the largest verdict in Ford County, for a driver injured when another car ran a stop sign.
• $1,400,000, the largest settlement for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in Champaign County, Illinois, after a 42-year-old woman was given the wrong medication at a hospital, leading to vein necrosis, chronic pain, and nerve damage.

These are just a few examples of the many cases we have successfully argued. Our team has experience dealing with a wide range of personal injury cases to serve you justice.

As our reviews show, we pride ourselves on clear, honest communication with our clients and prospects. We understand that those seeking a personal injury attorney have already experienced great pain, suffering, and loss. Because of this, we strive to be compassionate, open, and transparent with every person who calls us for help or advice.

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If your loved one has fallen victim to sepsis due to nursing home abuse in Champaign, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical expenses and additional damages. Contact an experienced sepsis attorney at Spiros Law, P.C., to discuss the particulars of your situation. We will work with you to get you the compensation you need.

We offer a free case evaluation, and with three offices—Kankakee, Danville and Champaign, IL—we have a team near you ready to help. Don’t wait—complete our online form, chat live, or call our offices 24/7 by message and we will work for you to get results!