“Mrs. De Jesus-Congdon never met Dr. Clark and was never informed of Dr. Clark’s role in her health care, much less his employment status,” said Deborah Martin, one of the Luvera attorneys working on the case.
Gellatly added, “Concerningly, Dr. Clark’s testimony reveals an obvious lack of understanding of stroke and SAH, yet he was permitted to provide final interpretations of neuroimaging. On behalf of the Congdon family and the public at large, the settlement played a crucial role in holding all parties accountable for safe medical practices.”
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The stroke caused extensive, irreversible injuries for De Jesus-Congdon. She suffers brain damage with profound cognitive impairment, partial paralysis and impairment of her arms and legs. She uses a wheelchair and is completely dependent on others for mobility and safety – requiring full-time care and supervision by family and professional caregivers for the rest of her life.
“Navigating the healthcare system, which is full of variables, mistakes and misinformation is exhausting,” said Mr. Congdon. “My family has spent the last four years trying to stay afloat with all of the care and services that are needed to support my wife, and we want to shed light on how the stress and trauma of spending months at the hospital can have lasting effects on patients as well as their families and caregivers.”
Gellatly added, “At the end of the day, patients should be able to trust the doctors that provide their care, whether it’s their primary care physician or a contracted radiologist. In an emergency, Mrs. De Jesus-Congdon and her family sought care from a familiar source – her place of employment, no less – not expecting this tragic ending. Though the settlement can’t heal the pain, we’re proud that we were able to achieve some measure of justice for the Congdon family.”
About Luvera Law Firm:
Luvera Law Firm is a nationally recognized firm, with high standards of ethical conduct. The firm specializes in medical malpractice, brain injury, death and other major damage cases, and seeks justice for clients as well as positive changes in corporate and governmental behavior.
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