|
Did misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis involving hydrocephalus cause harm? Our lawyers can help.
If a loved one has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus that was caused by medical malpractice, you have the right to seek compensation for their injury and to help pay medical bills and other expenses. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can help you to seek compensation.
Hydrocephalus is a condition involving excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. The condition is caused when an accident, injury, or surgical trauma causes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, to collect in the brain.
When CSF levels reach dangerous levels, it causes the ventricles to widen abmornally, causing increased pressure on brain tissues.
When the event is caused my a medical mistake or error, or a delay in diagnosis by a healthcare professional, it can lead to including brain damage and death.
The dangers of a delayed diagnosis of hydrocephalus were brought to light in 2009, when actress Natasha Richardson suffered what was thought to be a minor fall on a Canadian ski slope. Although Ms. Richardson's case was unusual, in that she never lost conciousness and likely thought her injury too minor to consider medical treatment, it brings to light the need for prompt medical attention for what appears to be a minor head injury.
Our medical malpractice attorneys have fought for the rights of families whose loved ones suffered catastrophic injuries due to delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis involving hydrocephalus and other illnesses.
If you or a loved one have been affected by hydrocephalus-related malpractice, complete the form on this page for a free review of your possible lawsuit.
A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.
see also:
Hydrocephalus
Freee case review from a lawyer for families affected by HydrocephalusOur malpractice lawyers have helped those affected by hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus Misdiagnosis
The Consequences of Hydrocephalus misdiagnosis and how Weitz and Luxenberg can helpThe lawyers at Weitz & Luxenberg can help you file a case for your Hydrocephalus Misdiagnosis
