When Undiagnosed Meningitis Leads to Injury, Contact Us for Help
Meningitis is a very serious condition in which the brain and spinal cord membranes become inflamed. Mayo Clinic states that viral, bacterial, parasitic, or even fungal infections caused by medical negligence are often to blame.
Unfortunately, negligent health care providers may fail to diagnose meningitis, as it has the same initial symptoms as other medical conditions. The flu is one of the most common misdiagnoses given to meningitis patients. If left untreated, meningitis can cause severe injury, such as permanent brain damage, or even death.
If you or your child has suffered preventable injuries due to untreated and undiagnosed meningitis, Baltimore failure to diagnose meningitis lawyers at Brown & Barron will work hard to win you justice. We will utilize our over 75 years of combined legal experience to maximize your compensation. From pain and suffering to medical expenses, to the loss of quality of life, and more, we aim to recover every penny owed to you.
Get in touch with a meningitis lawyer serving Baltimore, 410-547-0202 for a free case evaluation.
The Dangers of Misdiagnosed Meningitis
Doctors must diagnose and treat meningitis as early on as possible. Misdiagnosed and undiagnosed meningitis can quickly lead to a host of complications, such as:
- Seizures
- Brain damage
- Hearing loss
- Kidney failure
- Trouble walking
- Trouble remembering things
- Learning and cognitive disabilities
- Shock
- Death
These complications can be avoided if meningitis is diagnosed and treated in time. A strong recovery is more than possible.
Why Doctors Fail to Diagnose Meningitis
The short answer is medical malpractice often is the cause of meningitis going overlooked. This will look different for every case, but most often, a doctor’s failure to diagnose meningitis can be traced back to:
- Ignoring and minimizing a patient’s symptoms
- Staff shortages, especially of properly trained staff
- Violating quarantine protocol for viral or bacterial meningitis
- Mistaking symptoms of meningitis for those of other illnesses
- Violating basic patient safety protocol, such as by using unsterilized medical equipment or not washing one’s hands
- Failing to consider a patient’s risk factors, such as skipped/missed vaccinations or immunocompromised status
Other medical mistakes could cause a doctor to fail to diagnose meningitis. Suppose a medical professional (doctor, a nurse, or another health care provider) failed to diagnose meningitis in you or your child. In that case, you could reach out to us for a case evaluation.
What Our Clients Say About Us and Our Medical Malpractice Representation
You can visit our website to read our many five-star reviews like these:
Brown & Barron provided efficient, straight-up, and straightforward services in my medical malpractice case against the anesthesiologist who worked on me during my operation. They answered all my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend Brown & Barron to anyone who needs a lawyer for a medical malpractice case. – D. D.
They have great customer service, nice people who are very respectful, and they get things done in a timely manner. Communication is awesome. They are always so helpful. Really great place! They treat you like family. – Keyonia W.
The best professional experience I have ever been a part of. I trusted them the entire way, and they exceeded all expectations. – Darius L.
Everyone that I came in contact with at Brown & Barron was extremely helpful and courteous. I felt very confident in my case after meeting the legal team. I would recommend them to anyone. – Alexia O.
Brown & Barron is an aggressive and effective law firm. You can trust they will always have their client’s best interests in mind. Our attorney, Christopher Casciano, is very personable, knowledgeable, and works hard for his clients. He always kept us up to date on what was going on and was available anytime we had a question. I would highly recommend Mr. Casciano and the Brown & Barron team. – Robin M.
This is just a small sampling of our client testimonials. Come find out why our clients are so happy with our legal services.
No Upfront Legal Fees for Help with Your Medical Malpractice Case
Please do not be intimidated about legal fees if you or your loved one got harmed because of medical malpractice. You do not have to be wealthy to get our help on your case because we do not charge upfront fees or costs on medical malpractice claims. We work hard on your case and wait patiently until the end of the matter to get paid.
Our fees come out of the settlement proceeds or court award. If you do not win, you do not owe us any money for the work we did on your case. In other words, we have a “no fee until you win” policy.
Trust Our Baltimore Injury Lawyers With Your Untreated Meningitis Legal Case
At Brown & Barron, we have recovered injured Maryland residents millions of dollars in compensation. We never fail to put our clients first, as we genuinely care about winning them justice.
Time after time, those injured at the hands of negligent medical professionals turn to us for our:
- 24/7 availability
- Honest communication
- Individualized attention
- Tireless representation
- Compassionate legal counsel
- Results-oriented legal strategies
Find out if you qualify to file a civil lawsuit against a medical provider over the failure to diagnose meningitis. Speaking to one of our Baltimore injury attorneys is free of charge and carries no obligation to move forward. So why wait? Let us help you exercise your rights.
Call Our Team Today About Your Medical Malpractice Case Related to Meningitis
We work tirelessly to get our clients the compensation they deserve. We truly care about our clients and we treat them like family. You can contact Brown & Barron today for a free consultation. It is that easy to get started.
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