Meningitis can be very serious if it’s not treated quickly – so a fast diagnosis is crucial.
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
It’s most common in babies, children and teenagers – but anyone can get it.
If not treated promptly, it can lead to septicaemia (blood poisoning), resulting in brain damage or even death.
Meningitis is usually viral or bacterial, but there are many other forms:
Bacterial meningitis needs fast admission to hospital and treatment with antibiotics.
Viral meningitis isn’t usually life threatening, but it can have some serious after-effects.
It’s essential to seek treatment fast as symptoms can develop rapidly, including:
Failure to recognise the symptoms of meningitis can lead to long term health problems, disability and even death. Delays can cost a person’s health as the disease can spread so rapidly.
You may have a medical negligence claim if we can prove:
It can be difficult to prove delays and errors, but our medical negligence solicitors have lots of experience in dealing with this type of claim.
We will build you case and support you all the way – making sure you understand any medical or legal jargon that crops up. Hopefully, we can help ease some of the stress during what it already an extremely worrying time.
That very much depends on the impact of the negligence and how it has affected you. Our experts are here to build a case and negotiate the best settlement possible.
Have a chat to one of our legal advisors, who will be able to advise you based on your personal circumstances.
Generally, you have three years to make a claim, from the date you became aware of the negligence. The rules are different for children under 18 and those with limited mental capacity.
Get in touch with us – consultation is free. We’ll ask you about your situation and advise you of your options, including No Win No Fee agreements for medical negligence claims in England and Wales.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Where we offer No Win No Fee services typically customers pay 25%* of the amount recovered by our solicitors, although this will be subject to your individual circumstances and the actual fee may be less than this. Success fees are common practice and they were introduced when the law changed in April 2013.
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*Excluding Road Traffic Accident related claims where the accident happened on or after 31st May 2021. Here customers you will typically pay 30% + VAT due to changes introduced through Civil Liability Act 2018.
