Washington Hepatitis C Attorney - Lawyers Helping Victims of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a growing problem around the world, and since it was specifically discovered and named as such, more and more legal issues have arisen with outbreaks or even potential outbreaks of hepatitis C. Therefore, if you have been infected with this virus, you are far from alone, as millions of people in this part of the world are currently infected with hepatitis C.

Below you'll see a brief overview of this disease, its symptoms, how it's transmitted, what it can lead to in terms of consequences and how you should proceed if you've been infected because of negligence or recklessness in Washington.

Hepatitis C Description

Hepatitis C was not discovered as a separate virus from other forms of this disease until 1989, but since then much has been learned in regards to how it's contracted, how it's diagnosed and how it's treated. Basically, hepatitis C attacks the liver and can be dangerous and even deadly if it's not treated. This disease is caused by the presence of a virus, known as the hepatitis C virus, or HCV in some circles.

Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of hepatitis C is the fact that as many as 80% of the people who have it do not display any outward symptoms, and it can take years for any signs of the presence of this disease to develop. However, when symptoms do develop, the most common tend to include:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Pain on the right side of the abdomen
  • Jaundice
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Pale-colored stools
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.

Treatment of Hepatitis C

Aside from the fact that it can take years for any outward symptoms to display themselves, hepatitis C is also a serious health problem because as of now, there is no known cure for it. There are treatments available, but these consist of combinations of medications that tend to mitigate the symptoms and prevent the disease from progressing.

If hepatitis C is not treated, however, it could lead to severe liver damage and/or cirrhosis, and the liver could ultimately fail as a result. Additionally, there is a relatively small chance that a patient will develop liver cancer as a result of chronic and advanced hepatitis C. Any of these issues could cause the death of the patient.

Spread By Blood To Blood Contact

In terms of legality, the spread of hepatitis is what generally gives rise to legal claims, as the HCV is not an airborne virus that can be spread from one person to another simply by breathing the same atmosphere. The HCV is spread by blood-to-blood contact. Below are a few common causes of the spread of hepatitis C:
  • Shared needles for drug use
  • Blood transfusions
  • Contaminated medical equipment
  • Faulty tattoo needles
  • Genetics
  • High-risk sexual behaviors
Any or all of these acts could give rise to legal liability if the people or entities responsible for the spread of HCV acted negligently or recklessly.

Liability of Hepatitis C Infection in Seattle Washington

If you or someone you love has been infected with hepatitis C and you believe it was because of negligence or recklessness, you need to take action, as you could be looking at long-term healthcare needs as well as ongoing costs for treatment and medication. If your condition has already progressed to the point where your liver has been permanently damaged, you face an entirely separate and more severe set of challenges.

If any of this sounds familiar, contact the hepatitis C lawyers at the Washington law firm of Phillips Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.
 



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