$7 Million Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settlement for a Delayed Diagnosis in Fort Lauderdale

The family of a minor received a $7 million payout after a catastrophic medical error involving a delayed diagnosis. The child initially arrived at a Fort Lauderdale emergency department complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The hospital staff conducted a basic physical exam and an abdominal X-ray but negligently discharged the minor with nausea medication without performing any blood work, urine analysis, or vital lab tests. Thirty-six hours later, the child returned to the same facility with progressively worse symptoms. A different physician conducted a comprehensive evaluation and properly diagnosed the child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.

The minor was immediately admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and intubated. By the following morning, the child’s pupils were dilated and a CT scan revealed a cerebral edema. Tragically, the initial delay in diagnosis caused the child to develop encephalopathy (brain damage) and devastating neurological injuries that required an eight-month hospital stay. Even though liability was completely denied during the pre-suit investigation, our dedicated legal team refused to back down. The $7 million lawsuit settlement achieved by our Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice attorneys allowed the family to cover the immense costs of the extensive hospitalization, secure lifelong specialized care, and support their child’s future 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!