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Exposure to Radiation

Radiation has a certain stigma attached to it, and though not all types of radiation cause illness and cancer, some types certainly do. Radiation travels in waves through different types of mediums, including air, plastic, metal, and others depending on what type of radiation it is. Light is a type of radiation, as are radio waves, and microwaves. These are all non-ionizing radiation, and it is not as dangerous as ionizing radiation.

People are subject to radiation all of the time, but when we come the closest to radiation, it is usually in the hospital. It is the responsibility of the doctors and staff to make sure that their equipment is in proper working order. When it isn’t, patients are vulnerable to serious harm. If you or someone you love has been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation in a medical facility, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529.

Sources and Symptoms

Radiation can cause problems after a prolonged period of low dose exposure, but also after just a single instance of a high dose. The following are all sources of radiation:

  • X-rays
  • CT scans
  • Endovascular reconstruction
  • Nuclear medicine imaging

Symptoms of excessive exposure to radiation may include:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Burns of the skin
  • Organ failure

Contact Us

When you put your well being in the hands of medical professionals, you expect that your safety will be their priority. Sadly this is not always the case. If you have suffered as a result of dangerous exposure to radiation, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to discuss your case with an experienced and dedicated attorney.