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Paul Rooney Personal Injury Solicitors examines the case of a man who suffered a serious brain injury being awarded £2million in compensation after he was misdiagnosed by hospital staff. Neal Allen suffers from a rare genetic condition called Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), which results in the abnormal development of blood vessels in the skin and vital organs. The condition means Neal is particularly vulnerable to developing abscesses in the brain, and he carries a medical alert card to warn of this danger. 42-year-old Neal was rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridgeshire when he collapsed in May 2003. He was taken straight to casualty with a note from paramedics that he was a HHT sufferer, and therefore predisposed to cerebral abscesses. However, despite being forewarned about his condition, Addenbrooke’s staff diagnosed Neal as having suffered a stroke, and he was discharged from the hospital a week later. Neal’s condition continued to deteriorate, and he was re-admitted to hospital just two days after being discharged. It was then that the brain abscess was eventually discovered by doctors, but by that point it had developed to the extent that it could not be treated, and Neal was left with permanent brain damage. As a result of his injuries, Neal has severe memory problems, as well as cognitive and decision-making difficulties. He requires round-the-clock care, and has not been able to return to his pre-accident employment. Addenbrooke’s Hospital has accepted full liability for his injuries, and has agreed a settlement of over £1million, as well as annual payments for the rest of his life. A representative for Neal said: “This has been a very difficult case, but the right outcome has now been achieved. Mr Allen will now have the care and support he needs for the rest of his life.” If you have suffered severe injury due to medical malpractice, or through an accident at work or in a public place, Paul Rooney personal injury solicitors could help you get the compensation you deserve. Ref: PRS-HS-1510102
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