Unlike most other parts of the body, the brain cannot easily heal on its own when it sustains damage due to external trauma, especially not when that damage stems from the brain being deprived of oxygenated blood. Doctors use the terms “anoxic” and “hypoxic” to refer to brain injuries caused by—respectively—the brain being totally deprived of oxygen for a period of time and the brain having its supply of oxygenated blood partially interrupted for a period of time.
As any experienced attorney knows, hypoxic brain injuries can and do cause life-altering harm to far too many people in Connecticut every year. Anyone who contributes to causing such an injury through their own misconduct may hold civil liability for all losses that injury results in. If you or someone you love has been harmed in this way due to someone else’s negligence, you should make contacting and retaining a Stamford hypoxic brain injury lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna a top priority.
Broadly speaking, there are two ways that the human brain can sustain injury through hypoxia: through an interruption of blood flow through the brain from the circulatory system, or from a lack of oxygen entering the bloodstream through the lungs. The former type of hypoxic injury most commonly stems from medical conditions like heart attacks and strokes, and less frequently from traumatic injuries which result in significant blood loss. The latter type of hypoxic injury can stem from the lungs directly sustaining damage, inhalation of water or smoke, or even drug overdoses in certain situations.
Regardless of exactly how a hypoxic brain injury in Stamford occurs in the first place, the important thing when it comes to filing suit over it will be establishing that the injury likely would not have happened at all but for a specific reckless or careless act by a third party. Depending on the circumstances, this could mean anything from someone causing a car crash that led to someone inhaling smoke, to a medical professional failing to properly diagnose or treat a stroke. As a seasoned attorney can explain, each unique scenario makes for a unique civil claim that may be difficult for an injured person to pursue on their own.
Part of what makes hypoxic brain injury litigation so complicated is the breadth and severity of harm that this type of injury often causes. Even comparatively “minor” brain trauma can lead to a permanent decline in sensory, motor, and cognitive function, and moderate to severe injuries can render someone unable to hold gainful employment, participate in preferred hobbies, or even care for themselves.
Because of this, comprehensive lawsuits over injuries of this nature often need to account for both past and future effects the injury can be expected to have, including things like:
A hypoxic brain injury lawyer in Stamford can go into further detail about recovery options and offer preliminary advice about suing on a disabled family member’s behalf during a private consultation.
Unfortunately, no amount of money can completely reverse the negative effects that a permanent brain injury can have on every part of the injured person’s life. What it can do, though, is ensure you or your disabled loved one can live the best life possible in spite of the immense damage that another person’s negligence has caused.
You have help available from start to finish of your legal proceedings from a capable and compassionate Stamford hypoxic brain injury lawyer at Berkowitz Hanna. Call today to learn more.
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