Topic
Pulmonary Embolism
7 published works
Medical Malpractice Inquirer
Pulmonary Embolism and Medical Malpractice
By Jack Sacks
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life threatening condition that affects over 600,000 people per year in the United States. Through the use of modern diagnostic tools such as multislice spiral…
Expert Institute Insights
$1.9 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Due to Pulmonary Embolism
Case Overview Case Name: Kelli A. Andrews, Individually, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of William E. Andrews, as Mother/Next Friend to her minor children, Kaylin Andrews and Jack…
Drug Injury Watch
Xeljanz Related Blood Clots Can Cause Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) With Patient Deaths Possible
Serious Side Effects For Xeljanz 10 mg Dose Found In Pfizer Post-Marketing Study Leads To New European Drug Safety Regulatory Action (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The…
Personal Injury Law Journal
Death of a Worker From Blood Clot Due to Prolonged Inactivity Qualifies Husband for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Do you spend a lot of the day sitting at your desk? A recent Appellate Division decision, Renner v. AT&T, held that James Renner can receive weekly dependency benefits as…
Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
18 Year Old Girl Dies From Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis While Wearing Ortho-Evra Patch
I think the least enjoyable part of my job is the fact that I only get to help people after something bad has happened to them. I was reminded of…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
Yaz and Yasmin Cause Blood Clots
Yaz and Yasmin cause blood clots that often begin in the deep veins of the legs. A clot, called a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), can break off and move to…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
Yaz and Pulmonary Embolism
Yaz and Yasmin cause blood clots. When a blood clot finds its way to the lungs, the result is a pulmonary embolism. The blood clot cuts off the flow of oxygen and blood to a…