Sunday, July 1, 2012

Medical Errors

By Natasha Hussain


The loss of blood is potentially one of the biggest risks that you can face after a major accident and if you are left with skin piercings, cuts or lacerations after a big accident then you could be left in a potentially fatal situation if this isn't dealt with straight away. A blood transfusion may be required in this situation to replace any blood that your body has lost and ensure that the blood stocks within your body remain high at all times.

Perhaps the single most important element of any blood transfusions is ensuring that the correct blood is used and although there are many other elements to the transfusion - this is the one that will have the biggest impact on your health if it's not done correctly. If this step of the blood transfusion process is not done correctly then chances are that your body will refuse the blood that you are trying to put in and this can lead to health problems.

When dealing with personal injury claims, medical negligence situations are quite common and you could consider a claim for compensation to cover any costs that you incur if you do find yourself the victim of negligence in this situation. In this particular situation you may require emergency surgery if you are the victim of a failed blood transfusion and this can often be an incredibly costly and traumatising experience.

In the case of negligence with a blood transfusion it is usually the fault of the doctor or nurse who has not appropriately identified your blood type and therefore given you the wrong type of blood through your transfusion - this is the person who you could be eligible to make a personal injury claim against if you feel they have shown negligence in this manner.

Although personal injury claims might seem like a challenge, if you have been left out of pocket through the negligence of another person then they are definitely worth the consideration, ensuring that you receive the right amount of compensation that you need to get your life back on track.




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