When a person suffers a brain injury in an accident, he or she may immediately experience dizziness, headaches and confusion. Sometimes the after effects completely disappear and the person can live a normal life again. Other times, brain injuries can lead to long-term effects, including: Memory loss. One of the most devastating long-term effects of brain injuries is memory loss. If you have trouble remembering basic information, you may never be able to return to
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The Impact of a Brain Injury
Brain injuries not only impact a person in the present, but they can also actually alter the way a person lives their life. For some who have suffered these types of injuries, their ability to live their life the way that they once did will forever be altered. Accidents due to brain injuries can result in significant damages, and because of this, settlements may be sizable. Common lingering symptoms from brain injuries include: Cognitive Impairments
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There are over 200,000 brain injuries each year resulting from car accidents. Many of them go unnoticed initially when the symptoms are not recognized or apparent. In some cases, symptoms do not show up until days later, which can sometimes be too late. Here are a few types of brain injuries that commonly result from car accidents: Concussion Contusion Amnesia Brain bleed If you or a loved one are suffering from any of these injuries
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A traumatic brain injury is one that occurs when the skull or head hits an object or an object fractures or pierces the skull The brain can also be injured if there is any type of shearing to the brain tissue, even if there was nothing that struck the head. Anyone who has suffered any kind of blow or injury to the head should seek medical attention immediately. What type of evidence is needed in
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Data from the last decade or so show that approximately 61 percent of doctors have been sued by the last third of their career, either as the only defendant or as one of many. This notably affects many doctors’ thinking and choices in terms of diagnosis, which can in turn make them overconfident or less inclined to attempt certain treatment methods. This reticence can play a role in several common causes of medical malpractice, What
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Free consultations with a medical malpractice lawyer give you the chance to take in a lot of preliminary information. It is a time that can really help you know if the lawyer you are interviewing is the right one for you. Here are some questions that you should be asking during your first meeting with a lawyer: Who Will be Working on My Case? Some lawyers have a whole team working under them, which can
Continue readingCommon Causes of Surgical Errors
Surgeries can treat many different injuries and illnesses and help people live longer lives. However, if surgeons and other surgical staff are negligent, patients can suffer life-threatening injuries. Here are some of the most common causes of surgical errors. Fatigue. Surgeons often work very long hours and may not get enough rest. When surgeons are fatigued, they can’t focus on the surgery they’re performing and make serious mistakes. Poor communication. In order for a surgery
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Birth injuries such as: Brachial palsy, which occurs as a grouping of nerves that control the arms and hands, is injured during the child’s birth. This is very common if you are having issues delivering a baby and that your child has shoulder dystocia. A child with a brachial plexus injury is not going to be able to flex will rotate their arm; and if this injury is caused by bruising or swelling, it will
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Due to the complicated nature of medical malpractice cases, these lawsuits are typically more difficult to win than other personal injury lawsuits. However, if you can still take steps to improve your chances of winning your medical malpractice case and maximizing your compensation. See another doctor. If your doctor has made a medical error that caused you harm, it’s crucial to see a different doctor immediately. Your health is of the utmost importance. The second
Continue readingCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS
If you suffer harm because of a medical error, you have the right to file a medical malpractice claim. However, you may have heard some untruths about medical malpractice that are keeping you from pursuing a case. Here are some common misconceptions about medical malpractice claims that you shouldn’t believe. Medical errors are a rare occurrence. Unfortunately, this is not true. Thousands of patients die every year in the U.S. due to medical mistakes. They
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