$7.5 Million Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settlement for Severe Brain Damage in Boca Raton

The family of a minor received a $7.5 million payout after an unacceptable delay in emergency medical care. The child was brought to a Boca Raton emergency department by EMS with a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting, where a CT scan revealed a brain bleed. Because the facility lacked neurosurgical capabilities, staff attempted to transfer the child. The first hospital contacted denied the transfer because the injury was not trauma related, causing a critical delay of over two hours before a second hospital finally accepted the patient. Tragically, during the ambulance transport, this delay in treatment caused the minor to suffer an acute brain herniation, resulting in severe brain damage and neurological injury.

Even though liability was completely denied during the pre-suit investigation, our Boca Raton medical malpractice attorneys aggressively pursued the claim, citing violations of EMTALA and Florida law (Section 395.1041). These catastrophic neurological injuries permanently impaired the child’s cognitive development, daily life, and overall future independence. The $7.5 million lawsuit settlement achieved by our medical malpractice attorneys allowed the family to cover the immense costs of lifelong specialized care, ongoing therapies, and ensure their child receives necessary medical support without facing severe financial strain.

How much compensation you get for a medical malpractice settlement in Florida varies based on the unique circumstances of each situation and the severity of your injuries. Contact the Hollander Law Firm Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers today!