An Erie County man and his wife were awarded $3.5 million last week in a tragic case of medical malpractice. The sum was awarded Martin Bliley in order to compensate for the debilitating brain damage he suffered after doctors at Hamot Medical Center failed to diagnose and treat a brain infection. Teresa Bliley, the wife of victim, explained that the award will be used to see that her husband receives the care and treatment he now needs for his permanently debilitated condition.
Mr. Bliley, then 47, visited the Hamot emergency room on Dec. 31 2007 complaining of difficulty with speech and finding words. Examinations found that Mr. Bliley did have a slightly elevated temperature, while lab tests revealed that he also showed signs of bacterial infection. Regardless of these findings, doctors began treating Mr. Bliley for cancer. In the absence of treatment, the infection spread causing permanent damage to large portions of Martin Bliley's brain, impairing his ability to speak and to comprehend spoken words, written words, music, math and entertainment according to reports.
Prior to Mr. Bliley's injuries, he worked as a professional classical pianist. Life for Mr. Bliley and his family has been changed forever. The final verdict in this case was just announced, more than two years after Mr. Bliley's injuries were sustained. Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers report that it is not uncommon for such verdicts to take years to reach. If you or a loved one involved has been involved in a similar case, contact a Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer to pursue your case right away.
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