Client Who Lost a Limb Due to Undiagnosed Infection

In another medical malpractice case, our client was a known diabetic who underwent a knee replacement surgery and developed a serious infection post-operatively. Although she had signs and symptoms of infection, she was discharged from the hospital approximately two weeks after the surgery without being placed on antibiotics. The infection raged to the extent that nearly all of the skin and tissue surrounding the knee was lost. Eventually, the client required an above-knee amputation. Our client was awarded mid six figures.