InvestigateTV+: What is Locked-In Syndrome?
(InvestigateTV) — A young Georgia man now lives with locked-in syndrome after two doctors failed to properly diagnose his stroke during a critical 12-hour window, despite clear warning signs.
In this episode of InvestigateTV+, we examine:
- Stroke Misdiagnosis: Young man develops locked-in syndrome after doctors fail to recognize stroke symptoms for 12 hours, resulting in $75 million malpractice verdict
- Scam Prevention: Investigation reveals common tactics used by fraudsters across different schemes, with expert advice on red flags and protection strategies
- Rare Iris Conservation: Louisiana volunteers work to preserve the endangered Abbeville Red Iris, found naturally in only one location worldwide
- Boeing Home: Retired electrical engineer converts decommissioned passenger jet into unique living space, advocating for aircraft reuse over destruction
He was having a stroke for hours, but ER doctors missed it
Jack and Janice Buckelew have turned their garage into an inventory of life-saving medical supplies for their son.
“We do work really hard to keep at least two months ahead on the supplies,” Jack Buckelew said. “We created an ICU, honestly.”
In October 2015, their son Jonathan became dizzy and disoriented during a chiropractic visit. He was eventually rushed by EMS to North Fulton Hospital Emergency Room.
According to a Fulton County state court jury verdict, two doctors failed to properly diagnose that Jonathan was having a stroke, one that went untreated for hours.
The chiropractic, the hospital, and its other clinical staff were not found liable in the case. However, a court found the ER doctor and radiologist “grossly negligent” after evidence showed the ER doctor did not mention to the consulting neurologist that Jonathan had seen a chiropractor earlier, that he experienced a second seizure-like event, and also that the radiologist missed information on a scan.
As a result, Jonathan, now 34, has lived in a chair, immobile, for a decade. He has Locked-in Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder where a person is conscious and aware but unable to move or speak due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles, except the eyes.
Exposing some of the most common tactics used by scammers
Every day brings news of different schemes trying to steal hard-earned money, but experts say paying attention to common patterns rather than new variations is key to protection.
Despite appearing different on the surface, most scams share similar hallmarks that victims can learn to recognize.
From job scams to Medicare fraud, bank imposter schemes to bench warrant cons, the through lines remain consistent. Scammers create urgency, demand secrecy, and try to isolate victims from getting second opinions.
See the red flags by clicking here.
Rare red iris only blooms naturally one place in the world
In the swamps near Abbeville, Louisiana, conservationists are working to save a flower found nowhere else on Earth.
The Iris nelsonii, also known as the Abbeville Red Iris, was first discovered in the 1930s and faces an uncertain future in the wild.
While the spring bloom doesn’t last long, conservationists hope the flower’s existence is much longer.
Boeing Home: Electrical engineer, former pilot turns retired Boeing 727 into an airplane home
Tucked away in the woods near Portland, Oregon, sits an unexpected sight.
This retired Boeing 727 has become home to electrical engineer and former pilot Bruce Campbell. The massive jet has sat in the Oregon woods for 25 years, complete with cockpit, airline seats, and flight controls.
Click here to see how the airplane came to rest in Oregon.
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