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An American war veteran has been awarded $5.7 million (around £3.7 million) in medical negligence compensation after being sent home with a colon infection that later ruptured.
The 64-year-old visited Memphis Veterans Medical Centre in July 2006 after suffering from a painful colon infection. However, medics failed to carry out a thorough examination and sent the man home without proper treatment.
Three days later the man was brought back to the medical centre when his colon ruptured, causing widespread infection throughout his body.
As a result of his personal injury, the war veteran was forced to undergo several operations. During this time he lost several toes due to gangrene and suffered life-changing personal injuries that have left him in permanent pain.
Before his illness the veteran had enjoyed an active lifestyle, with hobbies including martial arts, mountain climbing, and flying.
The U.S. District Court Judge awarded the man $5.73 million in medical negligence compensation to cover care costs and loss of earnings.
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