Dallas Failure to Diagnose Meningitis
Serving Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Midlothian and Waxahachie, Texas
Spinal Meningitis Injury
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f you or a loved one have suffered bacterial (or spinal) meningitis, and there was a delayed diagnosis, we may be able to help you obtain recovery for your loss. It's a tragic fact that sometimes doctors and hospitals fail to make the diagnosis of meningitis in time, or fail to treat it in time. When they do, the results are terrible: brain damage, loss of hearing, amputations or death.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain. Meningitis is almost always caused by a bacterial or viral infection of the spinal fluid (which is why the disease is called spinal meningitis). The infection generally starts elsewhere, like the ears, sinuses or throat, and then spreads through the blood stream to the spinal fluid and the lining of the brain called the meninges. Meningitis can cause many severe injuries including, shock, brain damage and death. There are over 10,000 cases per year and about two thirds are in children. Because of immature immune systems, babies from birth to two years old have the highest incidence rate, and some of the worst outcomes.
The bacterial form of meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care. If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours or to permanent brain damage in about 30% of people. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of a bacterial meningitis is the most common form of meningitis malpractice claim. Bacterial meningitis is caused by any one of several bacteria, including Group B strep (in newborns), Hemophilus influenza type b (in babies), meningococcus (mostly in young adults) and pneumococcus (the most common for adults). Together, these four bacteria account for over 80% of bacterial meningitis cases in the United States.
At Polewski & Associates we are experienced in handling meningitis cases. We understand the science, the medicine-and the impact that this terrible disease has on families. If this tragedy has happened to you or a loved one, call us. We can help.
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If your loved one died of meningitis due to a diagnosis delay, let Polewski & Associates fight for you. Please call today for a case evaluation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
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