Claims for Deep Vein Thrombosis ('Economy Class Syndrome')

In recent years, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been dubbed "economy class syndrome" after being linked with deep vein thrombosis cases in aeroplane passengers. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' can strike anyone who is immobile for long periods of time and is caused by a blood clot which usually forms in the leg, often unnoticed, although it can cause stiffness and pain. If the blood clot breaks off and moves through the body, it can be fatal, particularly if it reaches the lungs. A recent study found that at least one person a month dies of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' on arrival at London's Heathrow Airport and Dr John Scurr of University College Hospital stated in a recent paper on deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' published in the Lancet, that blood tests carried out on long-haul passengers before and after long flights show a very definite link between long-haul flights and Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome'.

The dangers of being immobile and of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' have been recognised since the 1940s, and a report in 1968 specifically warned of the dangers to air passengers of acquiring deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome'. Moreover, 6 years ago, the Aviation Health Institute advised the Government that three million people in this country have a genetic defect, Factor V Leiden, which increases their risk of developing a blood clot and of acquiring Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome' when flying by eight times.

The Legal Position on Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/'economy class syndrome'

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