Philadelphia Radiation Overdose Side Effects Attorneys

The dangers of radiation overdoses are well known, and a large body of research links radiation with elevated risk of developing cancer, tissue and genetic damage and many other serious health issues. Doctors and healthcare technicians have used low-level doses of radiation to create images of the human body for decades. The use of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners is so commonplace and the risks of radiation overdoses are so remote that millions of patients undergo these scans every year. Hundreds and perhaps thousands of cases of radiation overdoses from GE CT scanners have heightened awareness about the risks of radiation overdoses. The lives and health of overdose victims are at serious risk and many are turning to experienced NJ, WV, and PA GE CT scan radiation attorneys like those at Anapol Schwartz for help.

Deadly Side Effects Threatening Lives

Investigations are underway regarding radiation overdoses afflicting patients who have received brain perfusion CT scans—a very specific type of CT scan used to determine blood flow to the brains of stroke victims. Through poor product design, operator error, poorly written software and other causes, many perfusion CT scan patients across the country have received serious radiation overdoses, resulting in the following side effects:

• Hair loss in an odd band around their heads
• Nausea
• Disorientation
• Memory problems
• Headaches
• Long-term elevated risk for developing cancer and tumors
• Genetic and tissue damage
• Weight loss
• Vomiting
• Confusion
• Other potentially serious side effects

If you or a close family member has undergone a brain perfusion scan in the past and is exhibiting these and other symptoms of a radiation overdose, see a doctor as soon as possible. If you would like to speak with an experienced GE CT scan attorney in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, please call the personal injury lawyers at Anapol Schwartz at 1-866-735-2792 to schedule a free consultation.

Hundreds of Confirmed Cases of GE CT Scan Radiation Overdoses

The Food and Drug Administration estimates that as many as 150,000 patients undergo brain perfusion scans every year. The FDA's investigation into GE Healthcare CT scanner is ongoing. However, they have confirmed that hundreds of people in California and Alabama have received radiation that far exceeds recommended dosages and they suspect that thousands more are also victims of radiation overdoses. Through no fault of their own, these victims face the prospect of devastating illness and catastrophic medical bills for hospital stays and ongoing medical care.

If you are a resident of New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia and want to speak with a skilled GE CT scan attorney about your case, time is of the essence. States have statutes of limitations that may prevent you from seeking damages to receive the fair and just compensation you deserve. Don't delay. Call the Philadelphia radiation overdose lawyers at Anapol Schwartz today at 1-866-735-2792.

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