Serious Infections Leading to Catastrophic Injury

Military Medical Malpractice Attorney

Serious infections, such as Group B Strep (GBS), can lead to catastrophic injuries in patients. If these infections are not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, the delay can result in death. In the case of a failure to diagnose and treat such infections, medical negligence may have occurred. A military medical malpractice lawyer at our firm can help you determine if negligence has occurred and represent you in appropriate legal action to recover the financial compensation needed for such devastating injuries or a wrongful death. We are experienced in all of the legal aspects of such cases as well as having medical and military backgrounds.

Cases of Serious Infections in Newborns

One of the most overwhelming injuries a newborn baby can suffer is caused by the bacterial infection of Group B Strep. This can occur when a pregnant mother who is GBS carrier transmits the bacteria to her baby during delivery. If the baby is not properly evaluated and tested for GBS, the untreated infection can develop in the central nervous system, including the brain. The consequences can be devastating brain damage, blindness, and spastic quadriplegia. Fortunately, there are many antibiotics available to treat an infection and that can prevent these dire consequences.

If you are concerned that a life-threatening infection was not diagnosed soon enough in your loved one, it is possible that medical negligence occurred. A military medical malpractice attorney at the firm can help you determine whether your loved one has simply suffered a terrible injury or death from an infection or whether they have been the victim of medical negligence. Our legal team will work diligently on your behalf to help you seek the justice you deserve in such cases.

Contact a military medical malpractice lawyer at the firm if your family has suffered catastrophic injury or death from a serious infection today.