Medical Negligence – Failure to Diagnose Meningitis Resulting in Brain Injury | $6,500,000 in Compensation
The Incident
Emily attended her local hospital with a severe headache, light sensitivity and projectile vomiting. Despite these concerning symptoms, she was given Panadol and discharged.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
A few days later, Emily returned to the same hospital critically unwell. She was diagnosed with meningitis and sustained a brain injury.
The Long Road to Recovery
The delay in recognising the seriousness of her symptoms and arranging treatment had devastating consequences.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
The case concerned the response to symptoms that could indicate meningitis and the failure to arrange timely assessment and treatment.
Legal Support and Advocacy
The claim centred on the delayed diagnosis and the brain injury that followed.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
Emily’s compensation outcome was $6,500,000 following the failure to diagnose meningitis.
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.