Medical Negligence – Failure to Diagnose Viral Brain Infection | $1,400,000 in Compensation
The Incident
Mark attended his local hospital with a severe headache and a sore eye. He received eye drops and was told he probably had a migraine.
Serious Injury and Medical Treatment
A few days later, Mark became generally unwell and disoriented, suffered a seizure and collapsed. Further investigation revealed a viral infection affecting his eye and brain.
The Long Road to Recovery
The delay in recognition and treatment had serious consequences and exposed Mark to significant avoidable harm.
Why Specialist Legal Advice Was Required
The case concerned the response to severe neurological symptoms and the need to escalate care when his condition did not improve.
Legal Support and Advocacy
The claim centred on the delayed recognition and treatment of the infection and the harm that followed.
Securing a Life-Changing Outcome
Mark’s compensation outcome was $1,400,000 following the failure to diagnose the viral brain infection.
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.