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One of the most devastating results of medical malpractice is brain damage or injury. The effects of brain injury can range from mild cognitive impairment to a persistent vegetative state, and even death, and may or may not include physical impairment. For those who survive and are conscious, the emotional and psychological impact is often unbearable.
Common side effects of a brain injury malpractice include, but are not limited to, the following:
Brain damage lawsuits caused by medical malpractice is usually the result of lack of oxygen to the brain, rather than traumatic brain injury.
Anesthesia error can cause brain injury principally by causing a shortage of oxygen to the brain, or allowing such a condition to persist until brain cells are destroyed.
Heart attack and stroke also cause reduced oxygen to the brain. Heart attack and stroke diagnosis should be followed by the administration of oxygen to prevent brain injury. In addition to oxygen deprivation, a stroke can cause the release of chemicals which kill brain cells. Quickly diagnosing and treating a stroke can stop the release of these chemicals and the damage they cause.
Brain injuries sustained during birth can be due to lack of oxygen or trauma.
Medical errors causing birth brain injuries include:
Medication errors can cause reduced breathing and heart rate from overdose, causing oxygen deprivation, and allergic reactions or harmful drug interactions.
By the end of a trial, regardless of the outcome, it feels good to know I’ve been in there fighting for someone who needed a strong advocate, typically someone who has suffered the death of a loved one, or a serious, permanent disability.
The failure to timely diagnose and treat brain infections can result in unnecessary brain damage and injury. Brain infections include:
In addition to brain injury malpractice cases, misdiagnosed brain injuries can lead to more serious injuries and death. Second impact syndrome is a term for sustaining a second traumatic brain injury before the first has healed, and it is far more likely to cause permanent damage or death than a single impact of the same magnitude. When a person is suffering from a brain injury they are at a very high risk for incurring another one because the nature of a brain injury makes a person likely to have an accident. Loss of coordination, dizzy spells, fainting, blackouts and confusion are among the many symptoms which can cause an accident. Epileptic seizures are a very common cause of second impact syndrome. Over half of all traumatic brain injury victims will develop epilepsy within one year of their injuries.
Permanent brain damage and injury can mean sudden financial, emotional, and physical hardships for patients and their families. Even though it might be difficult to think about seeking legal help during this time, there are time limits for taking legal action. Also, in many cases you will need the compensation that you deserve as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one has experienced serious brain injury or death which you believe may have been caused by a brain injury malpractice, consider contacting our New Jersey or Pennsylvania brain injury lawyer. It’s possible you may be entitled to compensation including:
I had a change of heart in midcareer. I love to try cases and it was very satisfying to exonerate a physician I felt did nothing wrong. But a defense attorney typically must defend whatever cases a malpractice insurance company assigns, and I grew tired of having to defend medical care I personally didn’t believe in.
New Jersey and Philadelphia brain injury attorneys Michael L. Weiss, Esq. and Robert E. Paarz, Esq. have helped many families obtain the financial assistance needed to lessen or eliminate the financial burden caused by these injuries. They are committed to using their knowledge and experience to help the victims of preventable brain injuries obtain fair compensation. If you believe you or a loved one may have experienced such an injury, contact Weiss & Paarz, P.C. at our Pennsylvania or New Jersey offices today for your free consultation.
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