Pulmonary Embolism

The Cost of Undiagnosed or Untreated Pulmonary Embolism

Hospitals and medical professionals are aware that pulmonary embolism is the third most common cause of death in hospitalized patients. Responsible doctors order the administration of prophylactic medications and take other precautions to prevent the serious or even fatal consequences of pulmonary embolism.

The Phoenix area law firm of medical malpractice attorney James R. Page represents clients in Arizona who have suffered a pulmonary embolism due to a doctor's error.

Contact us today for a free consultation to learn about your legal options.

Medical Malpractice in Pulmonary Embolism Cases

Whenever there is a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — the leading cause of pulmonary embolism — doctors are expected to take extreme care to prevent the serious consequences, including:

• Permanent lung damage
• Hypoxic injury to the brain and other organs
• Death

Part of any physician's duty is to obtain as much of a detailed and accurate medical history as possible when treating a patient. Responsible medical professionals know that patients on certain prescription drugs carry an increased risk of forming the blood clots that cause pulmonary embolism. The recent and highly publicized class action lawsuit against Organon, the maker of the contraceptive NuvaRing, is one example.

If a doctor failed to determine that you were at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or any other factors that caused your pulmonary embolism or failed to act quickly to administer the appropriate medication or install a valve in the vein to stop the clots from traveling to the lungs, you may be able to sue for full compensation for the harm you suffered due to medical malpractice.

Call our offices today at (480) 443-1234 or e-mail us now to discuss your case in a free one-on-one with experienced Phoenix area medical malpractice lawyer James Page.