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Ep. 3 - Failure To Diagnose Blood Clots: Do I have a case for Medical Malpractice?
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In the latest episode of The Injury Lawyer, Steve recounts a narrative involving an individual who visited an emergency room with symptoms related to blood clotting. Tragically, this individual was misdiagnosed, which led to devastating consequences. To safeguard yourself and your loved ones from a similar fate, Steve will outline the symptoms to watch out for and identify those particularly vulnerable. Additionally, he will provide valuable insights on determining whether you have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Tune in to this episode of The Injury Lawyer for crucial information.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [02:48] Steve discusses DVT, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in detail, citing who is most at risk
- [13:02] What are the five warning signs of a blood clot, and what can you do on a plane to avoid a blood clot
- [17:07] What care should be given if you go to an ER suspecting a blood clot
- [23:27] Steve shares the story of a gentleman who presented in the ER with symptoms of a blood clot, and he was misdiagnosed
- [31:38] The verdict and the award
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Acquaint yourself with the symptoms of a blood clot, and don't ignore your symptoms.
- Be your own advocate when in a medical setting and ask questions.
- The symptoms of blood clotting may present as other medical problems. However, when you have more than one of these, err on the side of caution and go to an ER.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Steve Heisler decided in 1996 that he was going to focus his law practice exclusively on injury cases. Since then, he has been representing injured people against insurance companies, disreputable medical practitioners and Big Pharma, and doing it with compassion, honesty and level-headed rationality.
Steve’s been a fighter his entire life. After a back injury ended his high school wrestling activity, Steve took up boxing. His boxing career included winning the 1979 Central Pennsylvania Novice Golden Gloves and the 1980 South Atlantic AAU bantamweight title. Being feisty and quick on your feet is a good thing both in the ring and in the courtroom!
Before Steve was admitted to law school, he went to work as an organizer and business agent for the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local #7. It wasn’t long before he developed a reputation as trustworthy, reliable and, above all, a fighter. “He called one time after he had been carried out of the race track by eight security guards. Steve didn’t back down from anyone,” said Paul Richards, former Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Local #7. While with Local #7, Steve organized the vendors and concession workers at Camden Yards and housekeepers at Towson University. You don’t gain the respect of hardworking people if you’re not honest and caring and level-headed.
Steve graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1988. Since that time, he has represented thousands of injured people, helping them find some measure of justice after they were wrongfully hurt or lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.
A family man, Steve is married and has three children. A sports fan, he loves the Orioles, Ravens, Wizards, Capitals and all University of Maryland sports teams. He despises the Yankees, Steelers and Duke University. He will, however, represent other people who are fans of the Yankees, Steelers and Duke!
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