Blood Clots

One of the most dangerous internal injuries a person can have is a blood clot. Unlike other internal injuries, blood clots do not involve physical trauma. In fact, many blood clots occur naturally. Some blood clots, though, form as a result of various medical procedures.

Blood clots can be deadly if not caught quickly. If you or someone you love suffered a blood clot after receiving medical treatment, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to learn if you may be eligible for financial compensation.

Causes of Blood Clots

Many times, individuals are prone to blood clots because of heredity. Problems that run in a family’s gene pool, such as high blood pressure or kidney disease, may make an individual more prone to forming a blood clot.

Studies have shown that smokers are at a higher risk for blood clots, as are individuals who do not get much physical activity. Some birth control pills may cause females to form blood clots.

In the case of birth control pills, the prescribing doctor or pharmaceutical company may be to blame for your blood clot. If you had a medical problem such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, your doctor may be to blame if you were not receiving proper treatment for the problem.

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Blood clots can have negative long-term effects on your health. If you or your loved one suffered an injury from a blood clot because your doctor did not diagnose an existing problem, the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 for more information about holding your doctor or pharmaceutical company accountable.