The majority of adult patients who underwent CT scans and heart perfusion tests in recent years may have been exposed to high levels of radiation, according to a recently-released article in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the article, nearly four million patients in the United States are exposed to “high” or “very high” doses of radiation from these routine medical tests - six times more patients than were exposed two decades ago. One explanation for this is that doctors are increasingly ordering patients to undergo unnecessary imaging tests, without performing comprehensive physical examinations prior to testing.
According to experts, cancer caused by high levels of radiation is generally not detected until years after exposure. Some doctors believe radiation exposure as a result of medical testing is associated with only two percent of all cancer cases. However, some experts believe the number is actually much higher - and is growing every year. Patients negligently exposed to high levels of radiation are encouraged to contact an experienced Birmingham injury attorney to discuss their case and explore their legal options.
If you believe you may have been unnecessarily exposed to radiation during a CT scan or other imaging test, it is important to contact an experienced Birmingham personal injury lawyer to assess whether you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The Walker Law Firm represents injury victims in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham personal injury lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay nothing unless you receive money for your injuries.
