When you purchase personal care products like soaps and cleansers, you trust they are safe for daily use. Unfortunately, recent reports have linked certain DermaRite soaps and cleansers to dangerous bacterial contamination. These contaminated products can cause severe infections, including sepsis—a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. If you or a loved one developed an infection after using a DermaRite product, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation.
What Went Wrong with DermaRite Soaps & Cleansers?
DermaRite manufactures personal care products commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and even in home care. Recently, testing revealed that some products may have been contaminated with harmful bacteria.
For vulnerable populations—such as elderly patients, individuals with compromised immune systems, or those recovering from surgery—using contaminated soaps can lead to bloodstream infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and, in severe cases, sepsis.
Understanding Sepsis
Sepsis occurs when the body has an extreme, life-threatening response to infection. Symptoms can include:
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High fever, chills, or low body temperature
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Rapid heartbeat and breathing
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Severe pain or discomfort
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Confusion or disorientation
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Low blood pressure
If untreated, sepsis can quickly progress to septic shock, organ failure, and even death.
Legal Liability for Contaminated Products
Manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are safe before they reach consumers. When contaminated products cause injuries, victims may be able to file a product liability lawsuit. In cases involving DermaRite soaps and cleansers, potential claims may include:
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Negligence – for failing to properly test and manufacture safe products
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Strict liability – holding the manufacturer responsible regardless of intent if the product was defective and harmful
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Failure to warn – if consumers were not promptly informed about contamination risks
Healthcare facilities that used these contaminated products may also face liability if they failed to remove the products from use once warnings or recalls were issued.
What to Do If You Were Affected
If you or a loved one developed an infection after using a DermaRite soap or cleanser, here are immediate steps to take:
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Seek medical care right away if you have symptoms of infection or sepsis.
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Preserve the product—do not throw it away, as it may serve as critical evidence.
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Document your injuries with medical records, hospital bills, and photographs.
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Contact an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate your case.
An attorney can help determine whether you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages in severe cases.
Conclusion
Sepsis is a devastating medical emergency that can result from contaminated personal care products like DermaRite soaps and cleansers. Consumers should not bear the burden of unsafe products entering the market. If you or your family has been affected, legal help is available to protect your rights and seek justice.
Contact Personal Injury Lawyer J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo by dialing his direct number at (786) 272-5841, calling the main office at (305) 461-1095, or Toll Free at 1 (866) 71-CLAIM or email Miami Attorney Gonzalez-Sirgo directly at jp@yourattorneys.com or by text at (305) 929-8935.
