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Dangerous Blood Transfusion Errors

Surgeries and injuries require an estimated 5 million Americans to undergo blood transfusions every year. Normally, these transfusions help people replenish their life-giving blood supply. However, mistakes with the blood transfusion process can lead to devastating illnesses and even death.

If you or a loved one has suffered adverse side effects from an erroneous blood transfusion, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help during this difficult time. To learn more about your legal rights, contact a knowledgeable New Jersey improper treatment attorney from the respected firm of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529.

Potential Hazards of Unsafe Blood Transfusions

Donated blood must be properly tested and stored before it is given to a person in need. Additionally, before you receive a blood transfusion, you must undergo a test to determine your blood type so you get the matching type in your transfusion. Errors at any of these steps can lead to fatal accidents. Potential dangers of improper blood transfusions include:

  • Transmission of illnesses such as HIV or hepatitis from testing errors
  • Infections due to improperly stored blood
  • Hemoglobinuria
  • Hemolytic transfusion reactions
  • Acute hemolysis
  • Death

Also, it is important that hospital or other medical facility respects a person’s wishes regarding blood transfusions. Some religions do not allow transfusions, and some people only want to receive their own blood that they donated previously.

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Blood transfusions can save lives if they are done properly. However, mistakes such as administering the wrong type of blood can lead to death in less than 24 hours. If you are a victim of a blood transfusion error, you can fight back. Contact a tenacious New Jersey improper treatment lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to discuss your case.