Failure to diagnose stroke

$1,200,000

A male went to the ER with complaints of one-sided facial weakness, headaches, slurred speech and difficulty remembering words and speaking. The ER doctor did not diagnose a stroke or administer appropriate medications or do appropriate testing because he felt the man was too young and unlikely to be experiencing a stroke. The next day he was worse and was taken to another hospital where the stroke was diagnosed. He suffered permanent weakness and could no longer work. A letter was sent to the hospital and suit filed after 6 months. After depositions were taken, the insurance carrier suggested the parties submit to non-binding mediation. The settlement was put into a structured settlement and protected for the injured victim.