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Anoxic / Hypoxic Injury

 

Anoxic brain injuries occur when there is a complete lack of oxygen supply to the brain, resulting in the death of brain cells. Hypoxic brain injuries occur when there is a restricted supply of oxygen to the brain, which also causes damage or death to brain cells.

In either case, our team of medical malpractice lawyers can help - contact us today to schedule a consultation with an anoxic and hypoxic brain injury lawyer.

 

 

Medical Malpractice Resulting in Anoxic / Hypoxic Injury

 

There are many scenarios in which medical malpractice can be the cause of a patient experiencing an anoxic/hypoxic brain injury, including anesthetic errors, birthing injuries, medication errors, and delayed diagnosis and treatment of stroke symptoms.

The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Neinstein carefully review the medical records and work with qualified experts to determine whether a patient's anoxic/hypoxic brain injury was caused by medical malpractice.

 

 

More Information About
Anoxic / Hypoxic Injury

 

It can be difficult and overwhelming to learn about brain injuries, especially in relation to your child or loved one. Below is a list of terms that you may hear from medical professionals if there is a concern about an anoxic/hypoxic injury:

 

Asphyxia
A lack of oxygen.

Anoxia
An absence of oxygen supply leading to cell death.

Hypoxia
A severe lack of oxygen (less severe than anoxia).

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
A standard system used to assess the degree of brain impairment.

Diffuse Brain Injury
Injury to cells in many areas of the brain.

Basal Ganglia
The inner-part of the brain that controls motor movements, cognition and some learning functions.

If you are concerned that you or a family member may have experienced an anoxic/hypoxic brain injury due to medical malpractice, we encourage you to consult with one of our experienced medical negligence lawyers.

 

We Choose the Right Experts

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex. This is why we have a dedicated team of lawyers who are focused exclusively on advocating on behalf of victims of medical negligence. We aim to help you understand and navigate the medical and legal realities of brain-related injuries.

 

Neinstein is The Right Choice

At Neinstein, our team is connected by our enduring commitment to our clients and their families. Through our specific experience, we understand the challenges you may face and offer our steadfast support. We encourage our clients to call us with any questions and concerns they may have, and we provide access to crucial healthcare as well as resources to protect dependent families.

A case is as unique as the individual, and we recognize that the legal process can at times be a long and difficult emotional journey. We are here to help you on the road ahead.

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Neinstein Can Help

At Neinstein Medical Malpractice Lawyers, our team is connected by our enduring commitment to our clients and their families. Through our specific experience, we understand the challenges you may face and offer our steadfast support. We encourage our clients to call us with any questions and concerns they may have, and we provide access to crucial healthcare as well as resources to protect dependent families.

A case is as unique as the individual, and we recognize that the legal process can at times be a long and difficult emotional journey. We are here to help you on the road ahead.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

It can be difficult to determine whether or not medical negligence has occurred in any given situation. Often, the patient or their family only know that an unexpected outcome has occurred, but they may not know how or why it happened. We can help. We understand the medicine and we know the law. We can review the situation in detail with you and provide you with the guidance necessary to figure out whether there is a basis for a claim in medical negligence.

If you or a loved one has experienced an adverse outcome following medical treatment, contact us at 1.866.212.8068 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

 

We understand that people who are dealing with a serious injury or adverse outcome can be under a great deal of financial pressure, especially if their condition is affecting their ability to work or requires significant care costs. We are willing to act for seriously injured persons or their families on a contingency basis, which means we will be paid on a percentage of recovery basis when your case is settled or once a verdict is obtained at trial. The percentage rate will vary based on the situation, but you will not pay our legal fees during the litigation. We are only paid if we are successful. We will go through all of this information with you in detail before we start working on your case.

 

There is no set timeframe and complex cases can take years to properly prepare for trial. We believe that an early and thorough investigation of all potential claims is the best way of ensuring that your case can be pursued as quickly and efficiently as possible. We will always do our best to move your case forward as quickly as possible.

 

Neinstein has over 50 years of experience in personal injury law. Due to the complicated nature of medical malpractice, we believe that it is important that you retain a lawyer who has the necessary medical and legal knowledge in this complex area and has significant experience with difficult cases.

The firm was started by Gary Neinstein and since then, its excellence has been continued by sons Jeff and Greg Neinstein. The head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Duncan Embury has more than 25 years of experience specializing in medical negligence, and has won numerous trials and appeals for his injured clients. Duncan Embury, and the rest of the medical malpractice team, is known for applying their in-depth knowledge of medicine and the law to help their clients achieve the best possible results.

We would be pleased to discuss your potential case and all of your concerns and questions during a free, no-obligation consultation.

 

Generally, the Limitations Act gives claimants two years from the date of discovery of a legal claim to file said claim. Discovery being when the injured person first knew they had suffered an injury, that the injury was caused in whole or in part by the act or omission of the person the claim is being made against (in this case, a medical practitioner), and that legal proceedings would be an effective resolution/remedy for the injury. While the general limitation period applies to birth injuries as well, it does have one important difference: the limitation period doesn't apply to a child who has not reached the age of majority (18 years old). In other words, if a newborn is affected, until they reach 18 years old or a litigation guardian is appointed in relation to the claim, the limitation period does not apply.