Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims

If your child has contracted meningitis which was misdiagnosed, or there was a delay in their diagnosis, you may be able to claim compensation if their health was harmed as a result. This could be vital in helping you to afford professional care, occupational therapy and any future medical treatment.

Our accredited team of medical negligence solicitors are ready to advise anyone whose child has experienced a meningitis misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. To speak to our team today, please use the contact details below.

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Why work with our meningitis solicitors?

At Minton Morrill, we are industry-leading experts in the field of medical negligence.

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You can learn more about our expertise with medical negligence matters, including meningitis misdiagnosis, here.

Making a meningitis claim with our team

There are a number of steps involved in making a meningitis claim. However, our team will keep the process as straightforward as possible. We will answer any questions you may have and keep you fully updated on what steps have been taken and need to be taken.

For a meningitis claim, our team will:

Meet you to talk about your case and confirm whether you can make a claim.
Gather all the information relevant to the claim.
Explain your funding options for making a claim, including no win, no fee.
Request all medical records from the hospitals and/or GPs involved.
Collect witness statements.
Instruct independent medical experts to report on the standard of care provided.
Prepare a Letter of Claim to serve to the Defendant hospital.
- Where matters are complex, we will also arrange a Conference with a barrister, the experts and yourself.
Establish quantum of damages where the Defendant makes full admission of liability.
Issue a claim in court where a case is disputed.

Meningitis misdiagnosis FAQs

What is meningitis?

Meningitis is an infection affecting the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord, which are called the meninges. It can be caused by bacteria or a virus.

While meningitis can affect anyone, it is most common in babies, young children and teenagers. Failing to quickly identify and treat meningitis can cause serious, and permanent, health complications.

This includes:

Life-threatening blood poisoning
Permanent damage to the brain or nerves
Hearing loss
Paralysis
Learning difficulties
Behavioural and emotional difficulties

It can also be fatal in some cases.

What causes meningitis?

Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Viral meningitis is considered to be more common and less serious than bacterial meningitis. That said, both types of meningitis can be equally damaging if they are not correctly treated.

Many of the potential consequences of meningitis can and should be avoided if medical professionals accurately diagnose the condition and do not delay treatment.

Can I claim for meningitis?

You may have a potential claim for meningitis compensation. This is if your child contracted meningitis and mistakes were made during their case, meaning that it was misdiagnosed, or there were delays in their treatment.

Where you are unsure whether you will have sufficient grounds to make a claim for compensation, our experienced team of medical negligence solicitors can sit down with you to discuss your circumstances at length.

How much compensation can I receive for meningitis?

The amount of compensation you could receive for meningitis will vary. This is based on the individual circumstances of the case and how you and your family have been affected.

Claims for meningitis will be determined by the impact of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis and the conditions it has caused, the general impact on your family’s life, and the cost of necessary therapies, aids and equipment.

More information about our previous successful cases and how much we have been able to secure for our clients can be found in our case studies section.

Are there time limits for making meningitis claims?

There is a standard three-year time limit in place for medical negligence claims, including for meningitis, but there are also some important exceptions to be aware of.

There are no time limits if you are making a claim on behalf of a child under the age of 18.
When a claimant turns 18, they have three years to make a claim.
There are a no time limits for making a claim on behalf of someone who does not have mental capacity.

Free consultation - find out if you have a meningitis claim

To discuss your case in detail and find out whether you have grounds to claim meningitis compensation, please get in touch with our team today.