We have recovered £4.5 million in compensation in a
delayed diagnosis claim after our
client suffered brain damaged because of a delay in treating a
tumour.
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Samantha Critchley pursued a
delayed diagnosis claim against Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
NHS Trust for Frances Bowra, 48, who was left with brain damage
because of the delay in treating her brain tumour.
Frances collapsed at her home seven years ago after
suffering from violent headaches and vomiting. She was taken to the
A&E department at Maidstone General District Hospital.
Our expert evidence indicated that Frances' condition
deteriorated because her brain tumour was not diagnosed as quickly
as it should have been and that there was a delay in transferring
her to King's College Hospital in south London where she received
emergency treatment.
The trust has apologised for the errors made and said lessons
had been learned.
Mr Bowra said: "You may think £4.5 million is compensation. No
figure compensates. You're so lucky to be able to open your eyes
and see the sunshine in the morning. All of her wishes, all of her
hopes, no longer exist. They cannot be fulfilled."
For further information or if you have a delayed
diagnosis claim please call Samantha
Critchley on 020 7861 4263 or email samantha.critchley@ffw.com
You can discuss your
delayed diagnosis claim with any member of our
medical negligence team on
freephone 0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@ffw.com or
complete our short enquiry
form.