IV infiltration occurs when fluid delivered by an IV line into the patient’s vein leaks into the surrounding tissue. Some medications, including chemotherapy drugs, can cause tissue damage if accidentally leaked into the body.
If medical negligence has resulted in harmful IV infiltration that has injured you or a loved one, Levin & Perconti’s experienced medical malpractice attorneys can help. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys can build a strong case and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Signs & Symptoms of IV Infiltration
You may be experiencing IV infiltration if you feel any of the following symptoms near the insertion site:
- Pain
- Discomfort
- Swelling
- Burning
- Numbness
- Skin coolness to the touch
- Slowed or stopped IV flow
When Does IV Infiltration Become Medical Malpractice?
IV infiltration can become medical malpractice if it results from a health care provider’s failure to provide the appropriate standard of care as outlined by organizations like the CDC and the Infusion Nurses Society.
Each medical practitioner administering medication or fluid via IV should be aware of its potential effects on the body and how to respond effectively to an IV infiltration. Our IV infiltration lawyers can review the facts of your case and help you determine if your injuries resulted from malpractice.
Common Causes of IV Infiltration
IV infiltration often occurs as a result of mistakes made by the medical practitioner administering the IV, such as the following:
- Incorrect insertion of the catheter, leading it to dislodge or puncture the other side of the vein
- Use of a catheter that is too large or too small for the patient
- Failure to regularly monitor the insertion site for complications
- Repeatedly use of the same IV site, which can weaken the vein and raise the chances of infiltration
- A poorly secured IV line, which can potentially dislodge the needle and cause damage
If you’re uncertain whether your IV infiltration resulted from negligence, our malpractice attorneys can analyze the evidence and explain your legal options.
What Compensation Is Available to Victims of IV Infiltration Malpractice?
IV infiltration victims can seek compensation for the losses resulting from their injuries, which are grouped into economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages compensate for specific financial losses with an objective price tag, such as medical bills or lost wages.
Non-economic damages cover losses that are more subjective in value. They include harm to the injury victim’s mental health, well-being, and quality of life, such as pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment.
How Levin & Perconti Can Help With Your IV Infiltration Case?
With more than 200 years of combined legal experience, our team knows how to win medical malpractice cases at the bargaining table and in the courtroom. Since 1992, we’ve recovered over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including multiple record-setting wins.
Our notable medical malpractice case results include the following:
- A $40 million verdict for a disabled teen who suffered a permanent brain injury at birth from a delayed C-section
- A $20 million verdict for a client who developed permanent cognitive and developmental disabilities from preventable asphyxia-related birth injuries
- A $17.7 million settlement for a former police officer who suffered a significant brain injury because of negligent nursing staff
- A record $14 million verdict for a delayed lung cancer diagnosis which occurred when a doctor ignored abnormal chest X-rays
If you have been harmed by IV infiltration caused by medical negligence, we’re ready to use our expertise. We won’t charge you any fees unless we win your case.
Contact us online or call (312) 332-2872 today to schedule a free consultation.
