One morning, Emily Carter’s left leg suddenly collapsed and twisted beneath her, causing her to fall. She was taken by ambulance to Hospital Name emergency department but was discharged the same day.

When her symptoms persisted, her general practitioner referred her to another Hospital Name for an MRI scan of her left knee. Unfortunately, the radiology department failed to identify and report a posterior dislocation of the knee joint, delaying urgent treatment.

This medical oversight led to the development of compartment syndrome, which ultimately required an above-knee amputation.

Mediation attempts were unsuccessful, but the case later settled for $2,250,000, compensating Emily for the life-altering injuries and the negligence she endured.