Some children suffer from a rare condition called plastic bronchitis, where lymphatic fluid leaks into their lungs, making it difficult for them to breathe and causing them to cough violently, bringing up large, branch-shaped chunks of a whitish substance. These chunks often resemble a rubbery mold of the child's bronchial branches. The condition can be fatal.
There are procedures — referred to as pediatric lymphatic intervention — that can help treat this condition. One of the procedures uses medical-grade glue to plug the internal leaks.
However, procedures like this carry risks, including infection, bleeding, allergic reactions, strokes or even sudden death.
These procedures are still relatively new and some children have had strokes or died. As reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer about several incidents at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, there have been concerns about a lack of oversight regarding these procedures to treat plastic bronchitis, unnecessary risks taken by some doctors, and questions over whether parents have been fully informed of the risks.
If your child or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of a lymphatic procedure to treat plastic bronchitis, you may have a cause of action against the doctor, hospital and others.
Kline & Specter has a strong track record of securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice cases, many of them involving children.
With more than 50 lawyers — including five doctor/lawyers, the most in the nation — Kline & Specter is uniquely positioned to evaluate your case promptly and expertly and to achieve often extraordinary results.
If you feel the medical staff that treated your child for plastic bronchitis caused them to be injured or die, contact us for a free consultation.
Some of Kline & Specter's strong results on behalf of children include:
- $100 Million verdict for a baby who suffered severe brain damage and the amputation of an arm due to medical malpractice by a surgeon and other doctors and staff responsible for the infant's care.
- $57 Million verdict for an infant after a midwife's actions caused infant oxygen deprivation, which resulted in cerebral palsy.
- $49 Million verdict for a young man who was left severely brain damaged by a hospital error.
- $47 Million verdict in federal court for a child injured in a post-birth procedure.
- $42.9 Million verdict for a baby girl who was badly injured during delivery at a Philadelphia hospital.
- $42 Million verdict for an infant who suffered brain damage because of a botched forceps delivery.
- $32 Million settlement with a hospital in the case of a child born severely brain damaged after doctors delayed performing a cesarean section.
If your child or loved one suffered injury or death due to treatment for plastic bronchitis, you may have a legal claim. Kline & Specter's plastic bronchitis lawyers have the expertise to review your potential pediatric lymphatic procedure lawsuit. Call us at 800-243-1100 to speak with a plastic bronchitis attorney today for a free evaluation of your case. We represent clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and nationwide. In states where no Kline & Specter attorney practices, we work with local counsel as appropriate.
