Phoenix Meningitis Lawyer
Medical Malpractice Attorney
Meningitis usually strikes young people and requires a quick, decisive response by doctors and other medical professionals. An inflammation of the spinal cord and brain, bacterial meningitis is a fast-developing, life-threatening disease. Too often, meningitis symptoms may be misdiagnosed as flu. Viral meningitis is less dangerous, but tests must be done quickly and treatment started immediately for bacterial meningitis.
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There are 2,000-3,000 bacterial meningitis cases each year according to the National Meningitis Association. A full one-third of those cases have serious consequences including organ failure, arm or leg amputation, or death.
- Misdiagnosis: Symptoms of meningitis include a high fever, headache, and a stiff neck. If an emergency room doctor or nurse misdiagnoses the case as flu, life-saving treatment will not be given.
- Failure to quickly respond: A meningitis patient needs immediate medication and care. The disease acts rapidly, and death can sometimes occur within hours.
If your loved one has suffered serious injury or wrongful death because of a physician's failure to diagnose and act quickly, talk to a medical negligence attorney at the Knapp & Roberts medical malpractice law firm.
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