Blood-clot cases are medically and legally fact-specific. Symptoms can overlap with many other conditions, so expert review is needed to determine whether the diagnostic process was reasonable under the circumstances.
Records that can matter
Emergency records, vital signs, risk assessments, ultrasound or CT imaging, lab tests, medication orders, nursing documentation and later treating records can help reconstruct what was known and when.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pulmonary embolism?
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in a pulmonary artery, often from a blood clot that traveled from a deep vein. It can be life-threatening and requires medical evaluation.
When can a DVT or PE case involve malpractice?
A legal claim may be investigated when risk assessment, diagnosis, testing, prevention or treatment allegedly fell below the applicable standard and caused injury or death.