Brain Injury

A fact about brain injury

An estimated 196,000 Ohioans live with the residual effects of brain injury. – Brain Injury Association of Ohio

It is conservatively estimated that more than 5,000 individuals sustain brain injuries across the state each year. – Brain Injury in Kentucky, 2004

Brain injuries are life-altering. Most people are forever changed; many require ongoing care and treatment for life and may never be able to work. When a brain injury is the result of medical malpractice by a doctor, hospital or nursing home, it is important to learn about your rights. You may be eligible to obtain compensation that will allow you to live as fully as possible after a brain injury.

At The Lawrence Firm, PSC, our lawyers help people who have experienced a brain injury through medical malpractice and negligence. We have been handling such cases for more than 35 years. Let us put that experience to work for you and your family.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury because of medical malpractice, it is important to speak with an attorney who understands what you are going through. Contact The Lawrence Firm, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. We know how to help.

Causes of brain injury in medical settings

Any time the brain loses oxygen or suffers trauma, the victim is at serious risk of losing physical and mental function. Injuries can be caused by impact, force or lack of oxygen. This last is the most common cause of brain injuries resulting from medical malpractice. Brain injuries caused by oxygen deprivation can stem from surgical error, birth trauma, anesthesia errors, medication errors and other incidents of medical negligence. Untreated strokes and heart attacks can also be a significant cause of brain injury. The most common conditions are cerebral palsy, arising from oxygen deprivation at birth, and hypoxic/anoxic/ischemic brain injury.

Symptoms may be delayed

The symptoms of a brain injury may not be apparent until sometime after the incident that caused the damage. The effects of the impairment may emerge over time and be noticed first by family members and those close to the injured person. Subtle changes in personality and cognitive abilities may be the first sign.

Working as a team to develop a strong case

Our team of experienced lawyers, in-house medical personnel and our extensive network of experts and specialists work to develop a strong case that will result in compensation for medical expenses, lost income and ongoing treatment and care costs. We will help collect the evidence needed to document your injuries and investigate the cause by reviewing medical records and interviewing appropriate witnesses.

Contact The Lawrence Firm in Ohio and Kentucky to learn how we can help you after a brain injury or closed head trauma. You will find that we have the experience and knowledge to be effective advocates for you.

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