Blood Transfusion Mistakes

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There’s no doubt about it — blood transfusions provide life-saving benefits to those who need them. They may be used to treat a patient who has experienced blood loss due to injury or surgery. They may be necessary to treat conditions ranging from severe anemia and clotting disorders to hemophilia or sickle-cell anemia.

But a blood transfusion can be risky, and if precise safety standards are not adhered to, serious infections, diseases, or death could occur. If this has happened to you or a loved one, turn to the medical malpractice attorneys at Murphy Falcon & Murphy. For more than 70 years, our firm has become a symbol of how the law can speak up for those who are injured and hurt by powerful institutions. If your injuries have gone unanswered by your healthcare providers, we can fight for you.

Seek justice with our firm — call 410.951.8744 for a free legal consultation today.

What Causes a Blood Transfusion-Related Injury or Death?

Blood transfusions are usually performed with donated blood, and both the patient receiving the donation and the donor are tested to ensure that the blood types are a match. Donated blood is also screened for blood-borne illnesses, including HIV and AIDS.

However, even with screenings, contamination of blood products may occur. Seemingly simple actions, like improper storage, labeling, or handling can lead to the transmission of tainted blood.

A patient may become severely ill or die from an inappropriate blood transfusion caused by administrative or medical negligence. If you or a family member had an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion, speak with an attorney to determine whether negligence played a role in your injury.

What If I Can’t Afford an Attorney?

Murphy Falcon & Murphy represents victims of blood transfusion injuries on a contingency fee basis. That means there are no circumstances keeping you from pursuing justice. Contingency fees are arrangements where our firm will pay for all the expenses and costs of your litigation upfront — meaning you don’t pay a cent. We do not collect a fee unless you have first been paid in a verdict or settlement. If you do not recover an award, our firm absorbs the costs of your case.

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