Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
Full Credential Description
We - Diverticulitis & Gastrointestinal Claims | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Gastrointestinal Claims | Diverticulitis | Diagnostic Errors | Contact Case of Missed Diverticulitis Settled for £50,000 - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Gastrointestinal Claims > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury £50,000 Diverticulitis Settlement: We secured £50,000 for a patient whose acute diverticulitis was missed by medical professionals, resulting in delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, and preventable complications. Acute Diverticulitis Presentation: Our client presented to medical services with symptoms consistent with acute diverticulitis, including abdominal pain, fever, and gastrointestinal disturbance that required prompt recognition and appropriate treatment. Diagnostic Failure: Despite presenting with classic symptoms of diverticulitis, medical professionals failed to consider this diagnosis, conduct appropriate investigations, or provide the correct treatment for the inflammatory condition. Delayed Recognition: The failure to diagnose diverticulitis resulted in delayed recognition of the condition, allowing the inflammation to progress and potentially develop complications that could have been prevented with early treatment. Inappropriate Treatment: Without correct diagnosis, our client received inappropriate or inadequate treatment that did not address the underlying diverticulitis, prolonging their symptoms and discomfort. Complications Development: The delayed diagnosis allowed the diverticulitis to potentially develop complications such as perforation, abscess formation, or peritonitis that could have been prevented with prompt recognition and treatment. Extended Illness: Our client suffered prolonged illness and discomfort due to the missed diagnosis, experiencing unnecessary pain, anxiety, and disruption to their daily life and activities.
Measurable Results
Case of missed diverticulitis settled for £50,000. Substantial five-figure settlement achieved for patient who suffered complications and delayed treatment due to failure to diagnose acute diverticulitis, resulting in unnecessary suffering and extended recovery period.