According to Thrombosis UK up to one in every 1,000 people are affected by Venous Thrombosis each year. If you or a loved one have suffered a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) as a result of negligent medical treatment, or if a DVT/PE were not diagnosed in time, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in one of the deep veins in the body. DVT usually occurs in a deep vein in the leg that runs through the muscles of the calf and thigh. It can cause pain and swelling in the leg. If left untreated, about 1 in 10 people with a DVT will develop a Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a serious condition that occurs when a piece of the blood clot breaks off into the bloodstream and then blocks on of the blood vessels in the lungs, preventing blood from reaching them. If it is not treated quickly, it can be life-threatening.
DVT and PE together are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Both DVT and PE require urgent investigation and treatment.
The failure or delay in diagnosis and treatment of a DVT or PE by a medical professional is very serious and can lead to long-term health problems, leg ulcers, requirement for long term anticoagulation medicines and in some cases fatality.
Contact our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors on 033 3344 9613 or email [email protected]. We provide a free initial 30-minute consultation with one of our medical negligence experts to discuss your potential claim and assess if we think you have sufficient prospects to pursue a claim.
We may be able to assist you with your DVT and pulmonary embolism claim on a no win, no fee basis giving you the reassurance that you will not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful. Our team of medical negligence specialists will be happy to discuss your funding options in detail.
DVT and PE negligence claims must be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged negligence or from the date on which you first knew or suspected that you were injured because of the alleged negligence.
There are limited exceptions to this rule for claims involving children and protected parties as well as claims brought on behalf of an estate.
Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you further on the applicable limitation date when discussing your claim.
An award of £40,000.00 for the failure to diagnose and treat a Pulmonary Embolism resulting in death.
An award of £55,000.00 for the delay in diagnosis and treatment of a DVT in the leg.
