Cardiac events may occur despite appropriate care due to complex medical conditions or unforeseeable complications. However, when a provider fails to consider known risks, skips standard heart monitoring, administers drugs inappropriately, or ignores warning signs, preventable harm occurs—and it might be grounds for a malpractice claim.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare but serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It often begins with flu-like symptoms and rapidly progresses to a painful red or purplish rash that blisters, peels, and causes layers of skin to die and slough off. SJS can affect the eyes, mouth, airway, genitals, and internal organs. In its more severe form—Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)—the condition can be fatal.
A facial nerve injury refers to damage to the seventh cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve. This nerve controls most of the muscles in the face and is responsible for expressions like smiling, blinking, and frowning. It also plays a role in speech, chewing, and tear and saliva production. When the facial nerve is injured, it can lead to partial or full paralysis, facial droop, involuntary muscle movements, or loss of taste on part of the tongue. The severity of the injury depends on how and where the nerve is damaged.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begins at the spinal cord in the neck and extends through the shoulder, arm, and hand. When functioning properly, the brachial plexus allows for normal use of the entire arm and hand. If the brachial plexus is damaged during childbirth and the injury is severe or treatment is delayed, the child may never regain full function.
The phrenic nerve is a critical nerve in the body that controls the diaphragm, the primary muscle used for breathing. Injury to the phrenic nerve can occur during high-risk surgeries, or if medical professionals fail to take proper precautions. Without proper function of the phrenic nerve, the diaphragm may not work correctly, leading to breathing problems or even respiratory failure in severe cases.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot, usually from the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery. This obstruction can severely reduce oxygen flow to the lungs and other vital organs, leading to sudden death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, PE is often misdiagnosed or not treated in time, making it a leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
A popliteal artery aneurysm is a “silent threat” that can lead to permanent disability or amputation if mismanaged. When doctors fail to recognize a pulsating mass or symptoms of reduced circulation behind the knee, the risk of limb-threatening clotting increases dramatically. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania patients harmed by vascular diagnostic failures. Discover how our attorneys fight for the compensation and answers you deserve.
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can happen due to a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a leaking or bursting blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Without prompt treatment, brain cells begin to die within minutes, leading to potentially devastating consequences.
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, sepsis can progress rapidly, resulting in severe complications.
Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention to prevent catastrophic outcomes such as amputation or death. Unfortunately, when healthcare providers fail to recognize or adequately treat CLI in a timely manner, patients suffer unnecessary harm.
Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a limb, often caused by a blood clot or embolism, and requires emergency medical intervention. If left untreated for even a few hours, ALI can lead to permanent nerve damage, amputation, or death.
Therapeutic hypothermia, also known as targeted temperature management (TTM), is a medical treatment that involves lowering the body’s core temperature to protect the brain and other vital organs after a traumatic or ischemic event. In some cases, the need for therapeutic hypothermia may have resulted from medical negligence. Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers fail to provide the standard level of care, leading to preventable harm.
