Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in the blood vessel and travels to the lungs where it suddenly blocks blood flow. The blockage not only prevents the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, but also decreases blood supply to the lung tissue itself, potentially causing lung tissue to die. In general, PE is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death worldwide, after stroke and heart attack.
A majority of PE cases develop during or after a stay in the hospital, usually after surgery. However, many of these PE that result from hospital stay or surgery can be prevented. If a patient suffers death or serious injury as a result of PE during or after a hospital stay, and it turns out the condition could have been prevented, the medical provider(s) may be liable for the injury.
At InjuryFromHospital.com, we assist patients and families that have been suffered PE that was caused by the negligence of doctors, nurses, or hospitals. Our experienced pulmonary embolism malpractice attorneys are primarily based in Houston Texas but assist patients and families nationwide. We also have satellite offices in Atlanta Georgia, Birmingham Alabama, and Denver Colorado.