Man with history of DVT not sent to hospital – $1,600,000 Settlement 
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Published: March 18, 2013
Tags: Medical Malpractice, Million-Dollar Settlements, Wrongful Death
In June 2011, a 47-year-old married father of two went to his primary care physician complaining of frequent episodes of shortness of breath. The PCP ordered testing and concluded that his symptoms were “asthmatic in quality.” Two days later, plaintiff collapsed in his front yard. He passed away while en route to the hospital. An ...
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