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Blood Transfusion Errors and Your Legal Options (Part B)

Signs of a Blood Transfusion Mistake

You may not always know you are the victim of medical negligence. If there is a suspicion, you should immediately seek medical attention. If you have in fact been the victim of a blood transfusion mistake, you'll want to consult with an Aurora medical malpractice lawyer to learn about your legal options. After all, shouldn't someone be held accountable if your health has been compromised because of medical negligence?

When you visit with a physician, they'll look for the following signs of a blood transfusion mistake:

• fever;
• chills;
• pain;
• backache;
• itching;
• hives;
• hemolysis (blood cell destruction);
• shortness of breath;
• chest pain;
• intense headache; and
• blood in the urine.

Consequences of a Blood Transfusion Mistake

The consequences of a blood transfusion mistake can be devastating. When a patient is given the wrong type of blood or blood that is tainted, it can lead to serious injuries.

Some of the injuries that can result from a blood transfusion mistake include:

• blood-clots;
• bacterial infections;
• infectious diseases;
• viral diseases; and
• contraction of a chronic, incurable disease (such as HIV, AIDS or hepatitis).

A blood transfusion mistake can affect critical parts of the body. Sadly, a blood transfusion mistake can even lead to death.

Some of the parts of the body system that a blood transfusion mistake can affect include:

• blood;
• kidneys;
• central nervous system;
• blood vessels;
• skin; and
• lungs.

These types of serious injuries are mostly preventable. If medical professionals demonstrate attention to detail and don't rush treatment, blood transfusion mistakes may be drastically reduced.

An Aurora medical malpractice lawyer can help you if you have been injured because of a blood transfusion mistake or any other type of medical negligence. They will help you file an Aurora medical malpractice claim and investigate the details of your injury claim in the effort to secure fair compensation for your injuries.

Contacting an Aurora Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Aurora medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life as a result of medical malpractice. Contact us today for a no-cost case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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