Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
Coping with the impact of meningitis misdiagnosis or mistreatment is never easy, but we can help you get the support you need to move forward.
Meningitis can have a serious impact on your life, especially if it was misdiagnosed or mistreated
If medical professionals fail to recognise the symptoms of meningitis quickly, the effects can be severe, leading to loss of sight, brain damage, or even death.
Other consequences include:
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Memory loss
- Hearing damage
- Speech problems
- Lack of coordination
Septicaemia is another form of meningitis involving blood poisoning, which can also have life-changing consequences. These include:
- Arthritis
- Scarring
- Amputation
- Kidney and lung damage
We’re the largest team of medical negligence solicitors in the UK, passionate about speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We campaign for greater awareness of the symptoms of meningitis, as well as for more robust procedures to be put in place to spot its warning signs as early as possible.
We have helped thousands who have suffered from many different kinds of meningitis misdiagnosis, including viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis, meningococcal septicaemia (blood infection), or meningitis leading from a middle ear infection (otitis media).
If you believe your meningitis was caused by medical negligence, contact us today to start with a free initial consultation.
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Why choose us to support your claim?
We’re here to support you with the long-term effects of meningitis not just by pursuing compensation, but by helping you access all the care and assistance you need along the way, too.
Where possible, we will work to secure interim payments so you can fund vital support while your claim is ongoing. This can include:
- Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
- Home adaptations
- Specialist equipment such as prosthetic limbs
Our dedicated Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators will assess your needs and guide you towards the right care, partnering with charities, care providers and support groups across the UK.
When your claim is settled, our Court of Protection team can help you manage your compensation funds carefully, ensuring it supports you in the long run. We also have specialist Wills solicitors who can advise on related matters, including claims made on behalf of loved ones who have passed away.
Podcast: Meningitis MisconceptionsMedical Negligence Senior Associate, Ania Bean, is joined by Abigail Hull and Mark Jefferies from Meningitis Now to discuss Abigail’s story and common misconceptions about meningitis.
The risks of a meningitis diagnosis delayReece had been vomiting, struggling with headaches and experiencing pain and pressure around his eyes, all of which meant he had problems sleeping. He visited his GP, who prescribed antibiotics.A week later, Reece attended Homerton Hospital. After examination, he was sent home and advised to finish his course of antibiotics. Two days after his visit to hospital, he returned to the GP with his wife, Sheena, because they were concerned about his symptoms. The GP said Reece would need a brain scan if his condition didn't get better. The next morning, Sheena called an ambulance after Reece became incoherent and confused. Reece was taken to Homerton Hospital and transferred to intensive care at a different hospital. He was put on a ventilator and went for surgery on the same day. After surgery, a CT scan showed large swelling and an MRI days later showed he had irreversible brain damage. Reece died on 8 October 2017, less than a month after he first went to the GP. The Hospital Trust found Reece’s meningitis and pus on the brain wasn’t recognised ‘until late in the course of the illness’. Shenna is now being represented by Emma-Jayne Rudland, specialist medical negligence lawyer, as they investigate and call for lessons to be learned.
Irwin Mitchell Scotland
Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.
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