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Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A 53-year-old male was involved in a serious front end motor vehicle collision and was pinned by the steering wheel. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and several radiology tests were ordered. Despite the fact that these tests revealed 7 broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, the treating physicians failed to make the correct diagnosis and discharged him home. After 4 days of excruciating pain, he returned to the hospital but doctors were unable to save him and he died 10 days later.
Additional Notes
The case settled for the maximum amount allowed under the Georgia Tort Claims Act for wrongful death.