TB Meningitis Compensation
A successful negligence claim can provide compensation for the pain, suffering and financial losses of TB meningitis if diagnosis and treatment were delayed by medical failings.
The impact of TB meningitis
The long-term effects of TB Meningitis can be utterly catastrophic. If diagnosis and treatment are delayed, the patient can be left with severe brain damage and epilepsy. Even with treatment, many people die from the illness which appears to be on the increase.
However, with early diagnosis and treatment, the patient can make a recovery from this shocking condition.
TB Meningitis is, therefore, considered to be a medical emergency and, despite its rarity, medical practitioners should be alert to the possibility of a patient developing this appalling condition. A delay of a few days can make a significant difference to the patient's long-term outcome.
Diagnosis of TB meningitis
TB Meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain caused by tuberculosis bacteria which can cause the formation of abscesses and put pressure on the brain and nervous system.
The symptoms indicative of TB meningitis include the following:
- Aches and pains
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headache which can become severe
- A stiff neck
TB meningitis can be confused with viral meningitis. This needs to be ruled out as a diagnosis as this form of bacterial meningitis can result in more severe long-term problems if treatment is delayed.
Compensation for TB meningitis
The impact of a delay in treating TB meningitis can utterly devastate a person's life. They can be deprived of their independence, their working life and their social life in one go. They may well become dependent on the care of others.
The financial impact can be enormous as the patient may no longer be able to work and may require additional care.
A successful compensation claim for a failure to diagnose the problem leading to a debilitating long-term outcome, can provide considerable financial security and help to deal with problems of care and, where necessary, accommodation.
Medical negligence
If a medical practitioner fails to act urgently on the possible symptoms of TB meningitis, the patient may suffer unnecessarily. A failure to refer for a CT scan or an MRI scan or to seek specialist advice may be regarded as negligent.
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If a loved one is suffering from the long-term effects of TB meningitis due to a delay in diagnosing this devastating illness, contact us to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
We will be happy to advise you as to the suitability of making a compensation claim.
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