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$6.3 Million jury verdict after failure to refer to cardiologist leads to death

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$6.3 Million jury verdict after failure to refer to cardiologist leads to death

Plaintiff underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. Weeks later, he experienced stroke like symptoms and underwent and EKG. Although the test showed signs of a heart attack, there was no referral to a cardiologist. Three days later, he suffered a heart attack, fell into a vegetative state, and died within three weeks. The jury found the physician 50% liable and awarded $6.3 Million, which did not include a lost income claim. #stroke #CT #brain #death

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Nightclub owners settle for $5 Million after bouncer uses excessive force

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

Nightclub owners settle for $5 Million after bouncer uses excessive force

Plaintiff, 22, was on spring break in Miami. At 5 a.m., he was confronted by a bouncer outside of a club who was a foot taller and 100 pounds heavier than Plaintiff. Unprovoked, the bouncer punched Plaintiff in the face. Plaintiff fell and hit his head on the sidewalk. The bouncer, who had a history of violent behavior, walked away. Plaintiff was in a coma for three months and suffered brain damage. #security #force #excessive #brain #violent #resort

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$335 Million jury verdict for husband after hospital caused wife’s death

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$335 Million jury verdict for husband after hospital caused wife’s death

Primary care physician was sued after woman died after giving birth, because physician failed to document woman’s enlarged vein and aneurism in her brain. Because this information was not in her medical record, the obstetrician allowed the woman to give birth naturally, leading to her death. #death #wrongful #brain #birth

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$23 Million jury verdict for failure to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$23 Million jury verdict for failure to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy

Physician and hospital waited several days before performing an emergency c-section on woman suffering from high blood pressure and protein in her urine (pre-eclampsia). Baby was born with cystic periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and requires life-long care. #cerebral #pvl #brain

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$6.5 Million jury verdict for untimely ventilation of patient in respiratory distress

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$6.5 Million jury verdict for untimely ventilation of patient in respiratory distress

A 29-year old student was vomiting and breathing hard after taking oxycodone. The hospitalist first only gave supplemental oxygen; but, as his condition worsened, the patient was attached to a respirator. After 90 minutes, the hospitalist consulted a specialist, who adjusted the oxygen level. The patient suffered cardiac arrest and cannot care for himself. The verdict was $6.5 Million but the jury found the student 26% liable, reducing the award. #brain #hospital

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$4.5 Million Settlement in Brain Injury case after improper stroke treatment

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$4.5 Million Settlement in Brain Injury case after improper stroke treatment

63 year-old patient was suffering from long standing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart periodically deviates from normal rhythm. Despite usually being treated with Coumadin, he was only treated with aspirin on latest onset of symptoms. At the one-week check-up, was finally given Coumadin . Because, however, he was given Coumadin one week late, he needed something stronger (Heparin), and suffered a massive stroke afte 24 hours. Then, instead of

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$11.6 Million jury verdict for failure to diagnose/treat stroke

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$11.6 Million jury verdict for failure to diagnose/treat stroke

Plaintiff, 42, went to the hospital with stroke symptoms. A CT scan showed a blocked blood vessel. The finding was not reported by the radiologist to the assistant; the radiologist labelled the scan as Normal. Three weeks later, Plaintiff had a massive stroke, resulting in permanent disability. The jury found that, had the blockage been reported, he would have been given blood thinners and the subsequent stroke would not have occurred. #brain #CT #stroke #tPA #blood #vess

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$16 Million jury verdict for misdiagnoses resulting in blindness and partial paralysis

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$16 Million jury verdict for misdiagnoses resulting in blindness and partial paralysis

A student-chef with a history of asthma suffered a sudden onset of back and chest pain. A chest x-ray and CT angiogram were diagnosed as pneumonia, and not an embolism. Four months later, he collapsed at home. Tests revealed a massive pulmonary embolism, which affected his brain. An expert testified that, had the tests been properly reviewed and blood thinners issued four months earlier, the embolism would not have developed. The man is permanently blind and his left arm

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$18 Million jury verdict after child suffers brain damage as a result of delayed C-section

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$18 Million jury verdict after child suffers brain damage as a result of delayed C-section

After inducing labor, the fetal heartrate was irregular. Nevertheless, the family doctor, over the phone, discontinued continuous electronic fetal monitoring in favor of intermittent monitoring despite several risk factors. After 30 minutes of fetal distress, a C-section was ordered. The child suffered permanent brain damage. The amount included over $8.5 Million in non-economic damages. #newborn #brain #damage #heartrate #fetal #monitoring #csection #vaginal

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Father and son settle for $12 Million after being hit by dive boat propeller

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

Father and son settle for $12 Million after being hit by dive boat propeller

Father and his 11 year-old son were diving off of a dive boat when they were injured by the boat’s propeller. They both suffered traumatic brain injuries, with the son requiring brain surgery. Defendants tried to enforce the waiver Plaintiffs had signed; Plaintiffs argued that the dive boat violated several statutory provisions. #recreational #diving #water #sea #acquatic #brain #trauma #tourist #tour #scuba

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$73 Million jury verdict for botching delivery, causing brain damage

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$73 Million jury verdict for botching delivery, causing brain damage

Fetal tests indicated likelihood of macrosomia (large baby), requiring additional ultrasound testing during pregnancy and pre-delivery. Tests never conducted and vaginal delivery attempted instead of scheduling a C-section. Eventual C-section resulted in brain and nerve damage. Jury verdict for $20 Million to child; $13 Million to mother, and $40 Million in punitive damages. #delviery #baby #newborn #hospital #csection #vaginal #delay #macrosomia #large #pregnancy #ultraso

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Hospital settles for $3 Million policy limits after ignoring fetal distress

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

Hospital settles for $3 Million policy limits after ignoring fetal distress

During delivery, the fetal monitor showed troubling signs, including late decelerations, over a six-hour period. The baby was delivered vaginally and, by age 9, had developed cerebral palsy. He needs special education and care. The hospital only had $3 Million in insurance. #brain #baby #delivery #birth

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$4.62 Million jury verdict after chair falls on lady at CVS

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$4.62 Million jury verdict after chair falls on lady at CVS

A lady asked to see a chair for sale at CVS. While taking it down from the bin on the shelf, several bins and chairs fell; one chair hit her in the head. She suffered from headaches and other brain injury symptoms and could not return to work as a billing analyst. #drug #pharmacy #store #fall #brain #injury

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Hospital ordered to pay $23.6 Million for causing baby's brain damage

$4.5 Million jury verdict for 89 year-old woman hit by unlicensed driver

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$4.5 Million jury verdict for 89 year-old woman hit by unlicensed driver

Driver of company vehicle had expired license and was using phone when ran a red light and hit woman’s vehicle, causing traumatic brain injury and several broken bones. Woman died 4 years later, but before trial. Appellate court ordered an additional $5.1 in post-judgment interest. #unlicensed #employee #brain #phone

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$11.5 Million settlement after US Navy Hospital (Guam) deprives newborn of oxygen

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$11.5 Million settlement after US Navy Hospital (Guam) deprives newborn of oxygen

Couple stationed in Guam reached settlement with Navy Hospital after their son was born with permanent brain damage as a result of being deprived of adequate oxygen and blood flow during the first 19 minutes of life. #brain #damage #medical #malpractice #csection #delay #nursing #hospital

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$206 Million Jury verdict upheld after hospital caused brain damage in delivering baby

Jun 23, 2020
1 min

$206 Million Jury verdict upheld after hospital caused brain damage in delivering baby

Parents were incorrectly told baby was likely to die or suffer brain damage, wanting parents to terminate pregnancy. Parents declined c-section and baby suffered brain injury from lack of oxygen during delivery and would otherwise have been fine. Child is currently living in foster care where she requires 16 hours a day of skilled nursing care. #brain #damage #medical #malpractice #hospital #csection #delay #nursing

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$108 Million jury verdict after asthma patient suffers permanent brain damage