Blood products are often used in the healthcare and hospital setting, to help patients who need blood during surgical procedures and for other reasons when a person needs a blood transfusion. When a person has a car accident, work-related accident or any emergency situation where a blood transfusion is warranted, then that individual will be on the receiving end of a blood product from the healthcare provider. Any time that the blood products are mixed up or improperly given to someone in need of a blood transfusion, there will be a high risk of a reaction to receiving the wrong blood product. These reactions can cause severe and serious injuries or even death, when a person gets the wrong blood type during a blood transfusion.
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What Is a Blood Transfusion?
A blood product transfusion is a routine medical procedure that allows donated blood to be given to someone in need. Before you can receive a blood transfusion, your blood type needs to be identified by the healthcare provider who will give you the blood transfusion. The types of blood are:
- A+
- A-
- B+
- B-
- O+
- O-
- AB+
- AB-
Following the different types of blood, there are proteins that are called the Rh factor, which offer a present or (+), or absent or (-) designation added to your particular blood type. The blood type that is considered the “universal donor” of all the blood types is O- or O negative. This blood type is comprised of almost 40% of the population, and it is considered the most common blood type that most people possess for their blood type. The blood type O negative is the most valuable blood type, because it can safely be transfused to anyone, regardless of the person’s original blood type. Healthcare facilities, hospitals and urgent care clinics always need O negative blood supplies on hand, to help people who need the blood transfusions to mend a personal injury, from accidents and natural disasters.
What Are the Dangers of Using and Transfusing the Wrong Blood Type into a Person?
If there is a mistake made and a person receiving a blood transfusion gets the wrong blood type, it can bring a disastrous result. If there is a blood transfusion between incompatible groups, it can cause either an immune-mediated or nonimmune-mediated response. This is because the blood has antigens and can attack the person’s immune system, causing reactions that can be life-threatening. Before a person or patient receives a blood transfusion, the individual receiving the blood needs to have the blood type identified, and the person’s medical records should note the identifiers of the individual’s correct blood type. By typing the person’s blood, it will be easier for the medical staff to know which blood types are compatible with the individual’s blood, to prevent a serious mistake from being made in a mistaken blood transfusion situation.
Does Using the Wrong Blood Type During a Transfusion Result in Serious Injury or Death?
Yes, the use of the wrong blood in a blood transfusion situation can cause a serious danger to the person receiving the blood products. By receiving the wrong blood and getting an immune-mediated reaction, it will include all cellular and humoral responses to that blood product received. If you get a nonimmune-mediated reaction, you can have a:
- Volume overload
- Electrolyte abnormality
- Hypothermia
- Fever
- Chills
- Back pain
- Changes in blood pressure
- Change in heart rate
When the incompatible blood is given to you from a human error, you can develop an antigen-antibody complex that can develop into more serious conditions, including:
- Shock
- Renal failure
- Death
If there are reactions to a person receiving the wrong blood type, a reaction can occur within the first 24-hours of receiving the transfused blood. The reactions can be hard to diagnose, because many times there are nonspecific symptoms when the blood transfusion goes wrong. Just call us today at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, for access to a lawyer with experience in serious personal injuries resulting from a wrongly handled blood transfusion in a healthcare facility.
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Can I Sue for a Blood Type Transfusion Error?
Yes, we can sue for a blood type transfusion error. Because of the mistakes and human error of the healthcare team entrusted with your blood transfusion, you may now have more serious complications that will put your overall and future health at a great risk of deteriorating, because of this human error. You can call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, to review your claim and go over your case results. We have a knowledgeable legal team, who is ready to discuss your personal injuries from a blood type transfusion error in the strictest of confidence. You will have peace of mind knowing you can talk freely and openly to our Los Angeles case lawyers, who can file a lawsuit on your behalf. Just pick up the phone today, and call us to speak frankly to our case attorneys in Los Angeles right now, to get you the recovery compensation that you need in a case of a mistaken blood type transfusion error.
Average Case Value of a Blood Type Transfusion Error
The average case value of a blood type transfusion error can be from $50,000 to $5 million, depending on the medical complications and other losses related to the claim.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
Depending on the severity of the issue with a blood type transfusion error, and any complications that it may have caused, it can take 5-8 months to settle this type of claim.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years.
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You can call us for a free consultation, when you have received a blood type transfusion error. We understand that this type of healthcare human error can make your body weak, cause untold health complications and prevent you from healing from another disease or ailment. If you have experienced a blood type transfusion error, you can call us today to review your claim for free.
References
Ringhauser, H., & Cipolla, J. (2017). Wrong Blood Type: Transfusion Reaction. InTech. Doi: 10.5772/intechopen.69653.
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