Sean Richard Garrett, from Heacham, died at King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on October 29, 2025.

An inquest was told he had previously worked as an electrician before a serious accident left him paraplegic and living with chronic pain.

Despite the impact of his injuries, Mr Garrett remained determined to live as independently as possible and later spoke publicly about his experiences, campaigning for improved safety standards to prevent others suffering similar incidents at work.

Assistant coroner Maeve Sykes heard Mr Garrett developed a pressure sore on his right hip in May 2025, which was assessed and treated by community health teams.

By June, however, the wound had deteriorated and required continued treatment and monitoring.

The court was told Mr Garrett was offered specialist surgical options, including referral for skin flap surgery to cover the wound, and later admission for debridement and removal of damaged tissue, but he declined those procedures at the time.

Medical evidence showed there were no signs of sepsis during earlier assessments, and the coroner said it was not possible to conclude whether earlier hospital admission elsewhere would have changed the outcome.

Community nurses continued to monitor and treat the wound through the autumn, with no immediate signs treatment needed escalating.

However, on the evening of October 13, Mr Garrett suddenly became seriously unwell and was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Although he initially showed some improvement, his condition later worsened and he developed multi-organ failure caused by sepsis arising from the pressure ulcer.

Recording a narrative conclusion, Ms Sykes said Mr Garrett died from multi-organ failure caused by infection originating from the pressure sore, itself a consequence of his paraplegia.

Offering condolences, the assistant coroner said Mr Garrett had shown strength in maintaining independence despite the challenges he faced.

Family members remembered him as a "practical, level-headed man with a strong sense of humour" who remained determined to live life on his own terms and who worked to improve safety for others following his own accident.

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