DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a medical condition where blood clots form in the deep veins of your leg. Over time, these clots can travel upwards into your other organs and cause blockages in your brain, heart, and lungs.
Perhaps you developed DVT after an accident, surgical procedure, or hospitalization because of negligence at a San Diego medical facility. If so, you have the right to demand monetary damages from the responsible party. That way, you have the necessary funds to cover your financial losses and pay for the treatments you may need for the rest of your life.
Are you in need of legal advice from a San Diego deep vein thrombosis medical malpractice lawyer? The attorneys of Normandie are standing by to assist you, so please contact us at your earliest convenience.
What Causes Deep Vein Thrombosis?
You an end up with DVT for a number of reasons, though certain risk factors will increase the likelihood of blood clots forming in your veins. These factors include age (over 60 years old), being overweight, smoking, and having a history of blood clots and embolisms in your family.
Other cases of deep vein thrombosis are associated with accidents, abuse and neglect in nursing homes, and medical malpractice by a surgeon and other medical professionals.
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Accidents Resulting in Deep Vein Thrombosis
Those who are involved in accidents may be greater risk of blood disorders, like deep vein thrombosis. When you are injured in an accident, your body goes into overdrive in an effort to heal itself. Clearly, this is difficult for the body to do on its own depending on the location and severity of injury. Patients also cannot diagnose many of the injuries and complications that resulted from the accident, like blood clots from limited mobility or a deep, internal injury.
Even if you don’t think you are seriously injured, please see a doctor right away if you were injured in any of the following accidents
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Car crash
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Slip and fall
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Commercial vehicle accident (trucks and buses, for example)
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Trip and fall
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Hit by a falling object
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Bicycle or motorcycle accident
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Injured as a pedestrian
Abuse in Nursing Homes
Deep vein thrombosis is a common health condition among the elderly with limited mobility. As a result, it’s very common for those in nursing homes to develop blood clots in the legs.
DVT among nursing home patients may be the result of restricted blood flow – a consequence of being confined to a bed for prolonged periods of time. That alone can put you at significant risk of deep vein thrombosis, especially if the nursing home is understaffed, and patients are not looked after as well as they should be.
Nursing home neglect and abuse can cause many health issues to elderly patients, and many of these conditions are easily preventable. With DVT, for example, changing positions throughout the day, using compression stockings, and having the patient get up and walk around for a bit can keep blood clots from forming in the veins, along with other conditions, like bed sores.
Medical Malpractice and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Patients can end up with DVT when signs of a blood clot formation go unnoticed, or a doctor fails to order tests to confirm if the patient has deep vein thrombosis. Unfortunately, these occurrences happen more than they should at San Diego hospitals when a patient is evaluated after an accident or during surgery to treat a serious injury.
Realistically, the average person must place their trust in the hands of doctors and surgeons, who are specially educated and trained. And these professionals have a legal duty to follow specific procedures and conduct themselves in a certain manner, as they possess knowledge and skills that we lack. Thus, a physician who fails to evaluate risk factors, take preventative measures, and other actions to prevent and treat DVT may be sued for medical malpractice if the patient is seriously harmed.
Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Those with DVT can have little to no symptoms, or a wide variety of symptoms in the affected leg. Here are some of the most common signs to look out for:
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Redness or discoloration
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Aching or throbbing pain
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Swelling
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Swollen veins
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Skin is unusually warm
Please seek medical attention right away if you notice these symptoms, as early intervention is the key to preventing long-term damage from deep vein thrombosis.
Complications Associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis
When DVT goes unnoticed or proper treatment is not administered to the patient, there may be serious complications that can arise. This includes a condition known as pulmonary embolism, where the blood clot from DVT enters your lungs and causes a blockage. Signs of a pulmonary embolism are:
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Breathing problems (shortness of breath)
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Chest pain
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Dizziness and fainting
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Rapid pulse
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Coughing up blood
Please note that a pulmonary embolism is a medical emergency, and fatality is a likely consequence if the condition is not treated immediately. Fatality can also occur from the following DVT-related health complications:
- Stroke – a cerebral embolism can happen if the blood clot reaches your brain and blocks the flow of blood. Around 15% of all stroke incidents are due to a cerebral embolism, and many of these patients develop the condition as a result of deep vein thrombosis.
- Postphlebitic Syndrome – with this medical condition, there is no traveling of the blood clot to another organ. Instead, the patient suffered from a limitation in blood flow because of the blood clot. This eventually causes serious harm to the patient, such as necrosis (tissue death), chronic pain, and limited mobility.
Compensation from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
By working with an experienced attorney, you can be sure of receiving all the damages you deserve by law as someone who was injured by medical malpractice. These include economic and non-economic damages that are based on the harm you suffered. Categories of payments for deep vein thrombosis medical malpractice victims include:
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Medical expenses, including cost of rehabilitation and nursing care
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Value of lost wages and job benefits
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Emotional distress
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Pain and suffering
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Loss of enjoyment of life
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Punitive damages
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Legal fees
Our legal experts can clarify which of these damages are applicable to you and your situation, and negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company to obtain a fair settlement on your behalf.
Reach Out to Us for a Free Consultation
At Normandie Law Firm, we are driven by the mission to help victims of negligence achieve justice and recover the funds they need to move forward with their lives. With that in mind, we understand the devastation that comes with doctor malpractice that results in conditions like deep vein thrombosis and DVT related complications. Our team is more than ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve, so call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide all clients with the Zero Fee Guarantee, so you have the assurance of knowing that you pay $0 out of pocket when you join the Normandie family. The cost of representing you is paid by the doctor or medical facility as long as we negotiate a settlement or obtain a jury verdict in your favor. So, that means we make $0 in the event you do not get paid from a successful malpractice claim.
At the end of the day, you have nothing to lose by contacting us and learning about your rights and legal options. We look forward to hearing from you and being a part of your journey to physical and financial recovery.
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