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Heparin® Induced Thrombocytopenia ( HIT ) Lawsuits

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Heparin®-induced thrombocytopenia lawsuits (HIT lawsuits) have been initiated at several locations in the U.S., following the use of contaminated heparin products from China and in heparin-overdose scenarios. Heparin® is routinely administered to hundreds of thousands of patients each year in the U.S., and many unfortunate heparin mistakes have been the basis of HIT lawsuits nationwide.

Heparin®'s Many Applications

A HIT lawsuit may arise from any of the many applications of the anti-blood clotting agent heparin, including:

• cardiac surgery
• heart attack
• dialysis
• deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
pulmonary embolism
• and in other procedures that may cause dangerous clots to form in an individual's bloodstream

Heparin® is often an appropriate, even life-saving medication when administered correctly.

Heparin® Dosage Mistakes Are Very Common

However, the mistakes that are made regarding the uses of the heparin drug are truly alarming; for example, data gathered by the National Academy of Sciences’ independent Institute of Medicine indicate that about 250 cases of heparin-administration errors were made in children under one year old in the U.S. in a recent 18-month period.

When HIT Could Have Been Avoided

The uncontrolled bleeding from a decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia) that can be induced by heparin is a severe and often fatal complication that in many cases could definitely have been avoided. HIT lawsuits have been brought by victims of medical malpractice — both individuals and families — whose lives have been traumatized by HIT.

Recovering Compensation for Losses from HIT

The losses that may be eligible for a financial settlement or court award from a liable defendant in a HIT lawsuit include:

• medical bills, including those from hospitalization and the attempts to cure the heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
• loss of wages or other income
• lost work time
• long-term care
• emotional suffering
• loss of a loved one, including his or her emotional and financial support

If You Have Been Injured by Heparin®

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Heparin®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Heparin® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.