Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, may occur when an individual’s head is subjected to tremendous force. Traumatic brain injuries are often associated with motor vehicle accidents, physical attacks, or other causes beyond an individual’s own control. As the effects of TBI have the potential to permanently alter the quality of a victim’s life, this is especially tragic. These injuries must receive prompt and proper treatment in order to minimize the harm done, and the failure of medical professionals to timely diagnose and treat appropriately endangers patient welfare.
If you or your loved one is suffering from a TBI due to medical negligence, it is important that you understand your legal rights. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering or other damages. Although you can never reverse the actions of a negligent doctor, there are ways to hold them accountable for their irresponsibility. Contact a Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more in a free consultation.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Mild TBIs will do little permanent damage to the brain. The most common form of a mild TBI is a concussion. A concussion will either cause a minor loss of consciousness or a short time of compromised mental clarity. If diagnosed early, a mild TBI can be treated and eliminated. There is growing evidence, however, to suggest that a pattern of concussions may produce severely adverse health consequences over time.
Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
Severe traumatic brain injuries can cause personality changes, physical restrictions, and cognitive changes. The following are representative causes and types of severe TBI:
- Skull fracture
- Penetration injuries
- Cerebral contusions
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Brain swelling
These injuries can be caused by medical negligence, or they may be the result of a delay of treatment or an incorrect diagnosis.
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Seeking to hold negligent medical professionals accountable for causing or failing to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries can help to prevent future recurrences of the same preventable tragedies. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 if you or your loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury due to medical negligence.