Medical Malpractice – Brain Injury

About 2.5 million people in the United States receive treatment each year for brain injuries. While the leading causes of brain injuries are falls, traffic accidents, and getting hit in the head, you can suffer brain injury in many different ways. Many people are shocked when they sustain a brain injury due to medical malpractice resulting from the actions of their own doctor or a hospital.

If a medical professional’s negligence resulted in your brain injury, you have the legal right to hold that doctor liable for all of your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and your other losses. At The Casper Firm, our medical malpractice attorneys understand the complex nature of a brain injury and the major effects it can have on your life. Call us to discuss your situation for free today.

Medical Causes Of Brain Injuries

While most brain injuries happen because of trauma to the head, you can sustain damage to your brain tissue due to a prolonged lack of oxygen. When the brain does not get the oxygen it needs, tissue can be affected and both physical and cognitive functioning can become impaired. Many forms of medical malpractice can lead to inadequate oxygen getting to the brain, including the following:

Anesthesia complications;
Administering the wrong medication or wrong dose to a patient;
Errors during surgery;
Misuse of respirators or lung machines;
Compressing the trachea with equipment or objects;
Not properly treating patients with extremely low blood pressure (hypotension);
Failing to identify a baby’s lack of oxygen during birth.

Birth Injuries

Medical malpractice can also cause brain injuries due to head trauma because of errors during labor and delivery. Birth mistakes by doctors can include misuse of forceps or instruments, twisting or pulling of the baby’s head, pushing the head against the mother’s pelvic bone, and more.

The Devastating Effects Of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can be serious and can result in many long-lasting or often permanent impairments. Some of the many effects of a brain injury include:

Difficulty processing written or spoken information;
Trouble with communication, both understanding and speaking;
Slurred speech;
Lack of balance and coordination;
Vision, hearing, or other sensory impairments;
Emotional control issues;
Behavioral changes;
ther cognitive difficulties.

In addition to extensive medical bills, brain injury victims often lose substantial income as the effects of their injury make it difficult or impossible to return to work for some time – if ever.

Consult with an Experienced Baltimore Medical Malpractice Brain Injury Lawyer Today

Brain injuries can completely change your life and doctors and medical professionals should be held accountable for the medical malpractice. The medical malpractice lawyers at The Casper Firm have extensive experience handling malpractice claims as well as assisting victims of brain injuries. We have seen firsthand how significantly a brain injury can change your life and result in extensive losses. We believe that any negligent medical professionals should be held fully liable for your losses and we fight to protect your right to recovery. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, call for a free consultation at 888-387-3878 today.