Compartment Syndrome

What is It?

Compartment syndrome occurs whenever there is extreme buildup of pressure inside in an enclosed space in the body, typically in the legs or forearms. It usually develops from swelling or bleeding after an injury, and in severe cases, it may prevent blood flow from the affected tissues thus necessitating surgery.

Compartment syndrome causes severe pain, lasting injury, and often lifelong complications for those who suffer with it. Many compartment syndrome cases are actually caused by the negligence of medical professionals and were otherwise preventable. Unfortunately, many victims never find out that their injury was caused by negligence, and those who do either wait too long or are given ill-advised information by people who are not experienced with compartment syndrome cases.

Compartment Syndrome Information

Compartment syndrome is defined as the compression of nerves and blood vessels within an enclosed space. This leads to muscle and nerve damage as well as problems with blood flow. The most common places on the body where this occurs is on the arm, leg, or abdomen and usually stems from bleeding or swelling after an injury.

Our organs and muscles are grouped into compartments in our bodies, and if blood or edema – a fluid that comes from inflammation or injury – accumulates in these compartments, then the pressure can build so intensely that blood flow to the tissues is limited, causing extreme pain, tightness, swelling, bruising, or numbness.

In many cases surgery is needed to rectify the damage and relieve symptoms. Sepsis, trauma, fractures, severe bleeding, and errors in surgery can cause compartment syndrome.

Compensation for Compartment Syndrome Caused by Negligence

This syndrome has a number of causes including physical trauma, overly tight bandaging, surgery to the blood vessels in the arms or legs, abdominal surgery, and sepsis, to name a few. It is often caused due to the negligence of healthcare professionals.

Compartment syndrome cases are complex and expensive to handle legally, which is why most law firms either do not handle them, or do not have the skills and resources to handle them properly.

MedMalFirm.com on the other hand, has dedicated medical malpractice lawyers who have experience in compartment syndrome cases. Our compartment syndrome lawyers handle cases exclusively on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless you win, and we front all case expenses.

Who Should I Contact for a Compartment Syndrome Lawsuit?

MedMalFirm.com has a dedicated team of lawyers with a wealth of experience in the medical malpractice field. Throughout the nation they are recognized as some of the most resilient and astute minds, having won countless awards for their dedication to victims who have been injured in medical malpractice cases. Contact our team for a free consultation today, or call us to speak with one of our Intake Case Managers about your potential claim.