British Airways is currently being sued by three sufferers of Deep Vein Thrombosis after long haul flights. Discuss the medical evidence that maybe presented to the jury by lawyers representing both parties.
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British Airways is currently being sued by three sufferers of Deep Vein Thrombosis after long haul flights. Discuss the medical evidence that maybe presented to the jury by lawyers representing both parties. Lots of people have been aware of the illness deep vein thrombosis but recently it has been classed with planes. Lots of people believe sitting in an aeroplane is safe but there has been evidence that it is not or do you believe this? Sitting in a cramped space of an airline's coach seating can cause blood clots and in some cases is fatal. Passengers are jammed into the small space provided by the airline so they can get lots of people in the aircraft and make more money. "Economy class syndrome" is the name they have given this illness. It consists of thromboembolic episodes sparked by the sudden forming of blood clots in the legs, among passengers who have remained...


