At any age, a brain injury can be devastating, both for the victims and for their families. It can make things that we take for granted extraordinarily difficult, and it can require years of readjustment and rehabilitation. The injured victim may not even realize the extent of his problems post injury but others around notice that he or she may have memory problems, personality changes, temper issues, attention problems and many other manifestations of brain trauma.

Brain injury can result from a number of different traumas and conditions, and it can also occur as a result of medical malpractice. Traumatic brain injury (or TBI) occurs as a result of an isolated traumatic incident. The top three causes of TBI are vehicular accidents, falls (such as those that may occur in a nursing home or hospital), and bullet wounds. However, any number of mishaps could lead to a brain injury and possibly death. Our office, is currently litigating several traumatic brain injury cases where clients are recovering from brain injuries from direct head and facial impact. According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.5 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries every year, with about 50,000 deaths and 85,000 permanent disabilities. If TBI occurs as a direct result of someone else’s negligence, then that party may be held accountable.

Brain injuries where there is a loss of consciousness, memory loss, disorientation, and/or confusion may be quite severe. Traumatic brain injuries can be difficult to diagnose. Our office refers these cases to the most respected neurologists and neuropsychologists in the country to assist with the diagnoses. Often witnesses will be able to pinpoint the problems and their source, even at times when treating physicians have been unable to do so. We also refer cases to radiologists experienced with specialized objective tests including newer models of MRI’s and CT scans. At times treating physicians and health care providers either do not spend the time, or are otherwise unable to diagnose the problem or link up cause and effect.

Because our brains are such an integral part of who we are, the impacts of any brain injury can be devastating. Often, patients must seek extensive therapy in order to maximize their day-to-day functionality. Medical bills can be astronomical, and injuries can impact a patient’s personality, potentially necessitating medication or leading to great emotional trauma in addition to physical stress.

Malpractice can also lead to brain injury. When a doctor or other healthcare provider fails to ensure a steady flow of oxygen to the brain, a condition called hypoxia can result, leaving the brain deprived of adequate air supply. This can happen in just a few short minutes and can cause severe brain damage. Failure to treat breathing impairment is one instance of medical malpractice that can leave a patient with hypoxia and permanent brain death. Additionally, failure to correctly treat a stroke or heart attack can result in depleted oxygen to the brain, thus damaging the brain.

Some brain injuries occur at birth, most commonly when the umbilical cord is compressed in such a way that stifles the oxygen supply to the infant. Hypertension (or high blood pressure) during pregnancy also needs to be watched carefully by doctors and nurses, as it can quickly progress and drastically deprive mother and child of oxygen in the brain. This may cause serious damage to the mother and/or fetus. There are many other causes of brain injury other than those mentioned.

The Righthand Law Office has extensive experience with these types of cases. We have expansive knowledge of the nuanced causalities of brain injury, and we employ the best doctors in the field to provide their expert advise on our cases.

If you have been the victim of a brain injury, do not delay in contacting the Righthand Law Office. We will help you to overcome this life-altering experience and get you financial compensation for your suffering.