Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Claims
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Medical Negligence
Deep Vein Thrombosis is the development of a blood clot in a deep vein that often occurs within the lower legs, arms or pelvis. NHS statistics have found that 1 in every 1000 people within the UK are affected with deep vein thrombosis each year.
The failure to diagnose and treat deep vein thrombosis by a medical professional is very serious both as the clotted blood vessel may cause a blockage in the lungs or brain which can cause breathing difficulties or even strokes and because delays in treatment can lead to long term damage to the vascular structure of the lower limbs resulting in mobility difficulties, ongoing pain, development of ulcers, and residual limb swelling.
If a doctor or other medical professional missed the signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or failed to treat your DVT correctly, then you may well be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Darbys Solicitors today on 0800 524 4349 or use our Contact Form to speak to our Medical Negligence Team.
Deep Vein Thrombosis Solicitors
The majority of deep vein thrombosis claims arise when a medical professional has failed to properly assess and investigate the signs and symptoms of sudden lower limb swelling, breathlessness, and pain in a patient or in failing to prescribe or properly monitor anticoagulation drug therapy . Deep vein thrombosis can occur in anyone at any time, however there are certain risk factors including:
• Family history of thrombosis
• Previous DVT
• High INR levels (clotting factor levels)
• Pregnancy
• Existing medical conditions such as heart failure and cancer
• Post-operatiive patients
• Overweight / obesity
• Inactive behaviour: lack of exercise or movement for a long period of time
Darbys deep vein thrombosis solicitors have a specialist clinical negligence team who provide clients with expert legal advice and support. To see examples of the type of work we do and people we help please read our Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Claim Case Studies.
Making a Deep Vein Thrombosis Claim
Darbys Solicitors has a specialist team of DVT compensation claim solicitors who are here to help you make a deep vein thrombosis claim. If you have suffered from DVT as the result of medical negligence call us on 0800 524 4349; you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Alternatively you can complete our online Contact Form or simply e mail us and a member of our medical negligence team will get back to you within 24 hours.
