Brain Trauma
A brain trauma is an impairment of brain functioning. The brain
trauma can be classified as either an open head injury or a closed
head injury, dependent on if visible signs of injury have occurred.
Brain injuries as the result of a medical malpractice can occur
from injury, infection, or a lack of oxygen. Birth injuries causing
a brain trauma can result in life-altering changes that can be devastating
emotionally, psychologically, physically, and financially. In the
event that a medical malpractice or negligence has resulted in a
brain trauma, patients have rights. Please contact
us for more information
on a possible brain trauma case.
A brain trauma can be a very difficult medical malpractice case
to prove, but in the event that a brain trauma has resulted, it
is always a better idea to make sure your legal rights are being
protected. The effects of a brain trauma can be a long-term problem,
requiring hospital or doctor visits and therapy. It is not always
easy to diagnose the full effects of the brain trauma, but it can
affect every aspect of a patients life. Especially in instances
of a closed head injury, the brain trauma may not be properly examined
because the effects of the injury have been underestimated.
Depending on the area of the brain that has been injured by the
brain trauma will depend on what brain functioning is affected.
The brain trauma can influence cognitive, perceptual, physical,
or behavioral aspects of a persons life. Any symptom of a
brain trauma should not be overlooked as it can indicate a more
serious problem underneath. The sooner brain trauma treatment begins,
the sooner the patient will begin to restore any lost brain functioning
that has occurred.
It is estimated that around ten million Americans suffer some type
of a head injury every year, with many of these injuries resulting
in a brain trauma of some degree. When a medical error or negligence
causing a brain trauma has resulted every patient has legal rights
that should be considered. A qualified and experienced brain trauma
lawyer will be able to show evidence of the cognitive and/or emotional
brain impairments and recover damages.
Information on Medical Malpractice
| Medical
Malpractice Lawsuit |
Brain
Trauma |
Medical
Mistakes |
| There are statutes of limitations
on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit so waiting to do so
may disqualify the injured individual from receiving the proper
compensation. |
Brain injuries as the result of
a medical malpractice can occur from injury, infection, or a
lack of oxygen. |
Medical mistakes do not just include
what a healthcare professional does wrong, but it also includes
what the healthcare professional failed to do at all. |
| Neglect |
Erbs
Palsy |
Medical
Negligence |
| Malpractice, such as neglect, can
be difficult because of the legal and medical expertise needed,
making the attorney retained so important. |
While not every instance of Erbs
Palsy is preventable, certain instances are. Failing to recognize
certain indicators and signs can be considered negligence and
the results can be life-long conditions like Erbs Palsy.
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Medical negligence is patient care
that falls below the standards established by law to protect
patients from injury. Any healthcare professional that has departed
from the conduct expected can be held responsible. |
| Accidental
Death |
Hospital
Negligence |
Birth
Injuries |
| In the event that an accidental
death does occur when under the care of a healthcare professional,
the family of that victim is legally entitled to recover damages. |
Hospital negligence is any type
of medical malpractice that has taken place during a hospital
visit. |
Many cases of birth injuries are
due to a lack of oxygen that can many times be indicated with
the proper care and monitoring. |
| Surgical
Mistakes |
Clinical
Negligence |
Prescription
Error |
| Surgical mistakes such as operating
at the wrong site, performing the wrong procedure, and even
the wrong person have left patient doubting the healthcare profession.
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Despite the intentions of the healthcare
professional, clinical negligence allows patients to recover
damages for the injuries and reduced level of care received.
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Prescription errors are normally
due to the wrong dose administered. The majority of prescription
errors result in a death or serious illness. |
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