A premature newborn’s hip infection went undiagnosed at a Brooklyn hospital, resulting in complete deterioration of both hip joints and permanent disability. The child requires multiple surgeries over her lifetime. Morrison & Wagner secured a $3,425,000 settlement for the family.
Case Category: Medical Malpractice — Failure to Diagnose
$3,000,000 Settlement – Meningitis — Hospital’s Failure to Diagnose
A two-year-old patient suffered permanent hearing loss and cognitive impairments after a hospital failed to diagnose meningitis in time. The family filed a medical malpractice claim alleging that the delayed diagnosis caused severe and preventable complications. Morrison & Wagner successfully proved negligence, resulting in a $3,000,000 settlement for the family.