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An Evan’s, Georgia woman was recently awarded $8.6 million in damages in a medical malpractice case filed against the U.S. Government. Jean Phillips filed the medical malpractice lawsuit following a doctor mistake that lead to serious injuries.

Doctor Wrongfully Diagnosed the Plaintiff

Phillips claimed she visited Scott Air Force Base Doctor, Daniel MacAlpine, with complaints of redness, swelling and sharp pains in her right arm. Dr. MacAlpine reportedly examined Phillips, diagnosed her and sent her on her way.

Four days later, Phillips was unable to breathe and went into shock. She was rushed to the Scott Air Force Base Emergency Room where she was evaluated again. After being thoroughly evaluated, Phillips was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis in her right arm.

What is Necrotizing Fasciitis?

Necrotizing Fasciitis is a bacterial infection that attacks the soft tissue covering the muscles, otherwise known as the fascia. The condition has been nicknamed, “flesh eating bacteria” because of it serious effects. Once the bacteria enters the body, it reproduces quickly and dies, or becomes gangrenous.

If the gangrenous tissue is not surgically removed, the infected patient will die. Because the bacteria is able to hide from the body’s innate immune system, it is able to spread rapidly through the body. Necrotizing Fasciitis causes:

• Excruciating pain
• Dangerously low blood pressure
• Confusion
• Hydration
• High fever

Misdiagnosis Caused Life-Changing Injuries

Because of the doctor’s mistake and failure to properly treat Phillip’s condition, she lost complete use of her right arm to the infection. She suffered serious injuries, including:

• Withered, disfigured, useless arm
• Chronic pain
• Lost wages, lost ability to work

Injured Woman Awarded $8.6 M in Damages

The federal judge found Phillip’s injuries to be a direct result of medical malpractice and awarded her a total of $8.6 million for her losses. He awarded her the following compensation:

• $2.5 million- future pain and suffering
• $1.5 million- past pain and suffering
• $2.5 million- future disability
• $500,000- past diability
• $500,000 - disfigurement
• $495,169 - past and future lost earnings
• $215,040 - future medical bills
• $421,581 - past medical costs

(Source: Madison St. Clair Record)

Have you or someone you love been injured as a result of a doctor mistake ? If so, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. Contact us today to schedule a private consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who will fight to ensure all liable parties are held accountable.