Hydrocephalus is a complex medical condition that can occur after an accident affecting the brain or from a serious head injury. The condition of hydrocephalus can occur when there is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in your head, after an accident. Sometimes, there is a loss of cerebral tissue, from a severe head injury, infarction or following the condition of cerebral hypoxia. If an elderly person has normal pressure hydrocephalus, it means he or she has a lower grade of hydrocephalus, with a raised intracranial pressure. This can cause problems with gait apraxia, incontinence and onset of dementia. One of the traditional treatments for hydrocephalus is to put in a shunt, which will help to drain the fluid out of the brain, to relieve the pressure of fluids that can build up in the brain with this condition. Another treatment is to use an endoscopic treatment, or ventriculostomy to remove the pressure of fluids building up in the brain.
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How Does a Doctor Know That a Shunt Has Failed with a Case of Hydrocephalus?
A doctor can know that a cerebrospinal fluid shunt has failed, by a review of the person’s condition. If a shunt starts to break down or malfunction, the person can experience symptoms such as:
- Thoracic back pain
- Stiff neck
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Papilledema
- Failing vision
- Failure of upward gaze
The doctor can perform testing to determine if the shunt has stopped working. This testing can include:
- CT scan
- X-ray of shunt system
- Palpation of shunt reservoir
- Peripheral blood for C reactive protein, white cell count
- Shunt reservoir tap
- ICP monitoring
- Lumbar infusion test
There can be many reasons why a doctor or healthcare professional misses the diagnosis of a condition of hydrocephalus for an individual. These issues need to be investigated to come up with the exact reason why a proper diagnosis was missed, but the proper venue will be a lawsuit based on the merits of your claim. For this reason, initiating a lawsuit may be the only way that you will find out why your diagnosis was missed, or why the diagnosis was missed for your loved one who died of the condition on account of a missed diagnosis for the condition of hydrocephalus.
What Are the Signs of a Shunt Infection?
The features of a shunt infection can include:
- Malaise
- Pyrexia
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Neck stiffness
- High peripheral and CSF white cell count
- Raised C reactive protein
- Recent shunt operation
- Recurrent lower end shunt obstruction
- Abdominal tenderness
- Abdominal distension
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Shunt nephritis
You may have experienced this condition and may not have understood everything about the condition at the time of your missed diagnosis. That is why we are here to help you. We can review your medical records, initiate a lawsuit and determine the at-fault and responsible parties for your missed diagnosis of this serious brain condition. You can get the access you need, to talk to a lawyer with experience in personal injuries and wrongful death claims. If you are ready to get the answers you need regarding your personal injury or wrongful death claim for your loved one, you can call today at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, to talk to an attorney with expertise in these matters.
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Can I Sue for a Hydrocephalus Malpractice?
Yes, we can sue for a case of hydrocephalus malpractice that resulted in serious personal injuries to you. We will give you a place to find peace from the overwhelming feelings that you have right now, related to your failure to diagnose and detect as well as treat a resulting brain injury from your malpractice event. You can call our Los Angeles case lawyers immediately, and we can file a lawsuit on your behalf related to your claim. We understand that you may have questions related to your personal injuries, and you can get your questions answered by our case attorneys in Los Angeles. Just call us today at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, right now.
Average Case Value of a Hydrocephalus Malpractice Claim
The average case value of a hydrocephalus malpractice claim will depend on your personal injuries, but can range from $400,000 to over $4 million, depending on the circumstances of your losses, damages and expenses related to the claim.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take 4-7 months to settle your claim, but it will depend on the exact nature of your medical bills, any surgical procedures you have had or may need to additionally have in the future, and your pain and suffering related to the claim right now.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
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