Like the rest of the body, the brain needs a constant and consistently refreshed supply of oxygen to function properly. Even a brief interruption of oxygen supply can have devastating outcomes. The worst-case scenario, though, is the brain receiving no oxygen at all for a prolonged period, as this will very often result in severe brain damage and can have fatal repercussions even with prompt and high-quality medical care.
This type of trauma is referred to as an “axonic brain injury.” As an experienced TBI attorney can explain, anyone who negligently causes someone else to suffer harm of this nature may be found civilly liable. If you or a loved one suffered a serious brain injury at the hands of someone else, speaking with a Shelton anoxic brain injury lawyer should be a top priority. Our compassionate team at Berkowitz Hanna is prepared to fight for what you deserve.
There are many ways in which one person’s reckless or careless conduct could lead to another person suffering an anoxic brain injury, many of which do not stem from traumatic accidents. In fact, it is much more common for anoxic brain injuries to stem from undiagnosed or improperly treated medical conditions. When the brain does not get enough oxygen through normal blood flow, this is referred to as “anemic anoxia.” “Toxic anoxia,” on the other hand, occurs when the brain is unable to properly utilize the oxygen it receives through the bloodstream.
The severity of an anoxic brain injury primarily depends on how long the injured person’s brain is deprived of oxygen. Older individuals are unfortunately more likely to suffer long-lasting and potentially irreversible losses of cognitive, sensory, and motor function because of this sort of injury. A dedicated Shelton anoxic brain injury attorney can help pursue compensation for these losses.
Both short-term and long-term forms of harm can be factored into a civil lawsuit or settlement demand based on an anoxic brain injury, including but not limited to:
Fortunately, Connecticut state law does not impose artificial “caps,” or limits, on the amount of money a single injured plaintiff can demand for the losses they have sustained due to someone else’s misconduct, including cases built around medical negligence. That said, identifying and accurately valuing the immense harm that an anoxic brain injury may cause over the course of years and even decades to come can still be very difficult without guidance from a knowledgeable Shelton lawyer.
Our attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna have extensive experience determining the extent of someone’s losses after a brain injury. We know what it takes to get the payments you deserve, and we will fight hard to ensure the liable party is held accountable for their negligence.
The brain is an inordinately intricate and sensitive organ. What might seem like a relatively minor injury can often have disproportionately devastating consequences. If you or someone you love has suffered anoxic brain trauma specifically because someone else acted wrongfully or negligently around you, they—and not you—should be the ones who are financially responsible.
Our Shelton anoxic brain injury lawyers have the skills and experience necessary to get you the restitution you need. Call today to learn more.
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