Medical Negligence – Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment of Blood Clot | $250,000 in Compensation
The Incident
Mary attended her regular GP on a Saturday with a painful, swollen right leg. Her GP provided a referral for an ultrasound the following week rather than arranging urgent investigation.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
The next day, her mother found her unconscious. A blood clot had dislodged and travelled to her lungs, causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. Mary was resuscitated and survived.
The Long Road to Recovery
Although she survived, Mary experienced serious ongoing consequences, including a severe psychiatric injury.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
The case concerned the delay in investigating her leg symptoms and the consequences of the subsequent pulmonary embolism.
Legal Support and Advocacy
The claim centred on the response to Mary’s symptoms and the lasting physical and psychiatric consequences described in her story.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
Mary’s compensation outcome was $250,000 following the delayed diagnosis and treatment of the blood clot.
Our Commitment
At Garling&Co, we are committed to supporting clients through the impact of medical negligence. We provide the expert legal assistance our clients need to reset, reclaim and rebuild their lives.