NYC Hospital Negligence Attorney
Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the fluid surrounding the brain. Failure to diagnose this disease in a timely manner can cause permanent brain damage, permanent hearing loss and even death. Children are frequently victims of this dangerous infectious disease.
At Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we help people who have suffered due to a doctor's failure to diagnose meningitis. We are here to help you seek monetary compensation for the medical bills, pain and suffering and other hardships you have endured.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 to speak with an experienced New York City medical negligence lawyer.
Meningitis — The Perils of Misdiagnosis
At Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C., we have been serving the most critical legal needs of people throughout New York for 40 years. We handle a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including those involving the failure to diagnose meningitis.
Because meningitis involves infections so close to the brain and spinal cord, failure to treat this disease promptly can have life-threatening consequences.
Meningitis can wreak havoc on a patient's body when doctors fail to:
- Take appropriate x-rays
- Prescribe appropriate antibiotics
- Take a spinal tap
- Heed warning signs such as high fever, chills and sore throat
If your doctor failed to diagnose or misdiagnosed meningitis and you, your child or a loved one has suffered as a result, you may file a medical malpractice claim to pursue monetary damages. Our attorneys have successfully handled many cases involving the failure to diagnose illness and have a long track record of success winning favorable settlements and jury awards for people like you. We understand the hardships you are facing and will work with you personally to work to achieve your legal objectives.
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If you or someone close to you has suffered due to misdiagnosis of meningitis, we will stand up for your rights. Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-253-1221 to speak with an experienced New York medical malpractice lawyer. If your injury prevents you from coming to our law office, we will visit you at the hospital or at your home.
