Medical Malpractice Resulting in Brain Injuries
Brain injuries, also called Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)s, can be the result of medical malpractice from doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Brain injuries may range from mild to fatal and victims, as well as their surviving family members, often need substantial compensation to pay for medical treatment, lost wages and continuing care for many years after the accident.
The personal injury attorneys at the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates provide dedicated representation for individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries as the result of medical malpractice. With more than 30 years of legal experience, our lawyers and support staff have successfully helped many injured clients and their families obtain the compensation and accountability that they deserve.
Causes and Types of Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are highly complex and typically require costly rehabilitation, medical care and treatment. When brain damage is severe enough, victims may suffer quadriplegia, paraplegia, hypoxia and other conditions that could persist throughout their lives, such as Cerebral Palsy.
Brain injuries that are the result of medical malpractice may occur due to:
- Surgical errors
- Emergency room errors
- Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of illness
- Medication errors
- Birth injuries
- Other forms doctor negligence
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have the responsibility to act in accordance with appropriate standards of care when treating patients. When these standards are not met, and injuries occur or are worsened as a result, those medical professionals should be held accountable through medical malpractice litigation.
Learn More About Brain Injury Representation
If someone you love has suffered a severe brain injury as the result of medical malpractice, it is important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible about your options for recovery. Contact us at the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates, in Edwardsville, Illinois, to schedule a free initial consultation. Call toll free at 888-779-6064. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
