Blood Transfusion Errors
A blood transfusion can be a lifesaving treatment, or can cause severe injury or death. Using the wrong blood type or using tainted blood could cause the patient to develop serious, life-threatening infections.
Blood transfusions are necessary to replace blood lost due to serious injury or during surgery. Transfusions are also used to treat:
- Severe anemia
- Clotting disorders (such as thrombocytopenia/ITP/TTP)
- Hemophilia
- Sickle-cell anemia
Medical transfusion errors, such as using the wrong blood type or using tainted blood, could cause the patient to develop serious infections such as:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
- Hepatitis
- Human Parvovirus (HPV – B19)
- Lyme Disease
- West Nile Virus
- Other Viral Diseases
- Bacterial Infection
The experienced medical malpractice attorneys of Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff have handled hundreds of medical malpractice claims. We understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in cases of blood transfusion medical malpractice.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of a transfusion error, please fill out and submit the contact form on this page for a free and confidential case evaluation, or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333.