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$450,000 settlement for post-operative wound infection

Case Overview

Our client underwent an L4/5 posterior lumbar fusion and rhizolysis, also known as RF (radiofrequency) lesioning at hospital.

Following the fusion, our client developed surgical complications by way of necrotizing infection.

Our client underwent further surgery by way of debridement which revealed a large hole in her back. It took over a year for the wound to heal. Our client remained in hospital for a long period of time where she received rehabilitation for her injuries.

Our client currently has significant numbness in the left foot and mild dorsiflexion weakness on the left. Our client requires a frame or crutches to help her walk.

As a result of her injuries and experience in the hospital, our client has suffered from psychological sequelae. Our client has also required, and will continue to require, significant domestic care and assistance.

Our Approach

GMP Law received supportive opinions from experts who opined that the surgery that our client underwent was not clinically indicated. Moreover, our experts agreed that there was a delay in identifying the presence of a wound infection and providing treatment to our client. Our client agreed to a settlement in the sum of $450,000 inclusive of legal costs.  

The Result

After negotiations we secured over $450,000 inclusive of legal costs.

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GMP Law has a large team that practices exclusively in medical negligence and personal injury cases. We understand how to maximise compensation and have the skills and experience to achieve that. 

If you, a family member or a friend have been a victim of a medical mistake, contact Gerard Malouf & Partners on 1800 004 878 to speak to one of our experienced medical negligence lawyers.  

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