Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges. It is commonly caused by a bacterial, viral, or sometimes fungal infection of the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, meningitis can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications, including brain damage, seizures, stroke, hearing loss, and permanent neurological impairment.
If your doctor has misdiagnosed you or a loved one and caused you to experience more severe meningitis complications because of it, Gill Ports Hoste LLC is here to help. We will build a strong case, bring in experts to testify about how your misdiagnosis happened, and identify all defendants who could be held liable for your losses.
To find out more about how we can help, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with a failure-to-diagnose meningitis attorney in Chicago.
What can a Chicago misdiagnosis lawyer at Gill Ports Hoste LLC do to help?
At Gill Ports Hoste LLC, our team of Chicago medical malpractice lawyers have been representing injured victims for over 100 years, and we have extensive experience with malpractice claims. We’ve recovered over $500 million for clients, including in a recent $30 million malpractice case.
Our firm will help you:
- Identify all defendants who could be liable for your losses
- Gather evidence to build a strong case
- Negotiate with malpractice insurers to reach an out-of-court settlement
- Fight in court for you
While many attorneys don’t go to trial often, our team includes experienced litigators who have been designated as Super Lawyers and who are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
We build trial-ready cases in every claim to both maximize the chances of a fair settlement offer and to ensure we’re ready to help you recover the largest possible verdict if going to court becomes necessary.
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What are the consequences of a failure to diagnose meningitis?
A failure to diagnose meningitis can result in the disease progressing and can increase the risk of permanent and potentially fatal damage. Problems that can develop include:
- Sepsis if bacterial meningitis spreads into the bloodstream
- Brain swelling resulting from inflammation
- Seizures, which can progress into a chronic seizure disorder
- Stroke as a result of damage to the blood vessels because of serious inflammation
- Hearing loss
- Permanent neurological damage result in cognitive impairment, including learning disabilities, difficulty concentrating, and other similar impairments
- Nerve damage resulting from inflammation damaging the nervous system
- Hydrocephalus if the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid is affected
- Limb amputation resulting from meningococcal sepsis
- Wrongful death
When these consequences affect you or a loved one, it is important to determine if they occurred as a result of the underlying condition or if they can be directly linked to the failure to get a prompt diagnosis.
If your condition grows worse because of the doctor’s failures, and you can prove the doctor’s misdiagnosis was a breach of the professional standard of care, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
You may be able to pursue a claim against the doctor, as well as the hospital that employs the physician under vicarious liability laws. However, you’ll need to be able to prove your claim.
Contact a failure-to-diagnose meningitis attorney in Chicago today
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is dedicated to using our century of legal experience to fight for full and fair compensation for your losses.
Just reach out to our failure to diagnose meningitis attorneys in Chicago to learn how we can help you get justice. Your consultation is free, so give us a call today or contact us online.