Cleveland Pulmonary Embolism Lawyer
Ohio Medical Malpractice Attorney: Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening emergency caused by a blockage in the arteries of the lungs. The blockage usually occurs when blood clots in the legs travel to the lungs. Doctors sometimes misdiagnose patients who have symptoms of pulmonary embolism. They may also fail to take action to prevent blood clots from forming and/or traveling or embolizing in the first place.
Holding the Negligent Responsible
The medical malpractice attorneys of Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A., in Cleveland, have successfully represented clients whose loved ones died because of a misdiagnosed or mistreated pulmonary embolism. We have also represented clients in cases involving failure to appropriately treat deep vein thrombosis — blood clots in the legs.
We obtained a $300,000 settlement for the survivors of a 78-year-old man who did everything right. He went to the emergency room for treatment and described his symptoms. The doctors failed to diagnose his condition and discharged him. He died of a pulmonary embolism 12 hours later.
There are known risk factors and symptoms of pulmonary embolism, yet doctors miss this diagnosis with alarming frequency.
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism
Age, inactivity, being overweight, bruising easily, and having a recent fracture, sprain or other trauma all put people at risk. Sedentary people in nursing homes and hospitals are at risk. So are people who sit for long periods at work or during a plane or car ride.
Doctors must recognize these risk factors and take action to minimize the potential for blood clotting to occur or to cause problems. If they fail to do so and the patient is harmed because if it, our lawyers can pursue a medical malpractice claim.
Contact an Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawyer About Pulmonary Embolism
To learn if you may have a case, please contact Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A., by e-mail, call 216-298-1146 or call toll free 866-558-0231 to arrange a free initial consultation or contact us by e-mail.
