Pennsylvania Pulmonary Embolism Malpractice Lawyers
An embolism is a blood clot or other obstruction, such as an air bubble or piece of cholesterol, that moves through the blood stream to the lungs, where it can block an artery. This is a life-threatening situation that needs immediate medical attention. Without intervention, a pulmonary embolism can lead to brain damage or death due to the reduction of oxygen in the blood.
Attorneys Who Care
At Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C., our caring Pittsburgh lawyers help people who suffered pulmonary embolisms that went untreated or undiagnosed. We also represent the loved ones of people who died because a medical provider failed to diagnose or treat a pulmonary embolism. Our Pennsylvania attorneys are both aggressive and compassionate; we are fierce advocates for the rights of our clients and seek compensation that can help them move forward with their lives.
Medical Negligence Could Cause a Pulmonary Embolism
We seek payment for clients' medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs of their illness. We also help people whose loved one died as a result of a pulmonary embolism file wrongful death claims. Our clients experienced medical negligence, such as:
- Failure to identify a patient at risk for pulmonary embolism
- Failure to identify the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism
- Failure to perform imaging studies that could identify deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that often leads to a pulmonary embolism
- Failure to treat DVT with anticoagulants or other medications
DVT and resulting pulmonary embolisms most commonly occur in patients who sit for long periods of time (such as on airplanes), have had surgery or have used certain medications, such as Vioxx or birth control patches. Doctors should be alert to patients with these indicators of higher risk for pulmonary embolism.
Contact Our Western Pennsylvania Lawyers
Call our Pittsburgh pulmonary embolism misdiagnosis lawyers at 877-206-3829 to schedule your free initial consultation. Or send us an e-mail to learn about our experience with DVT and pulmonary embolisms.
