Meningitis
Between 10,000 and 25,000
children contract bacterial meningitis each year.
What is Meningitis?
Meningitis, also called spinal meningitis, is an
inflammation of the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial
or viral infection of the spinal fluid.
What are the effects of Meningitis?
Meningitis is a serious condition that can lead to
permanent brain damage and even death. Unfortunately, because of their
immature immune systems, babies have the highest incident rates for
meningitis and also the worst outcomes
How is Meningitis treated?
Bacterial meningitis requires immediate treatment with
very powerful antibiotics. The longer a bacterial meningitis patient
goes without treatment, the more severe their complications tend to be.
If your child is the victim of bacterial meningitis
and you suspect that the doctors either failed to diagnose the condition
when it first appeared or failed to treat it in a timely manner, your child
and you may have a claim for medical malpractice. You should talk to
an experienced meningitis lawyer. We will evaluate your child's rights
for free and help to maximize your child's compensation.
