What Medical Errors Result in Brain Injuries?
We should be able to trust our healthcare providers when we are experiencing a medical emergency or otherwise require medical treatment. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are far more common than many people realize. If your healthcare provider made a medical error resulting in brain injury, you may have the right to take legal action against them.
Negligence in a healthcare setting is considered medical malpractice. Whether your injuries left you struggling with physical mobility or cognitive dysfunction, if your life has been significantly affected by the injuries you suffered, you may have the right to total compensation for your suffering. Here is more about which medical errors result in brain injuries and proceeding with a medical malpractice claim.
Medical Mistakes That Cause Brain Injuries
Countless types of medical mistakes have the potential to cause debilitating and traumatic brain injuries. The severity of your injuries will determine how much compensation you could expect to be awarded if you take legal action against your healthcare provider. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice known for causing brain injuries include:
- Anesthesia errors – Anesthesiologists must monitor patients who are under anesthesia for medical treatment. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are common, such as administering too much anesthesia, failure to monitor the patient, and intubation mistakes.
- Birth injuries – When healthcare providers fail to recognize signs of medical issues during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, they may be held accountable if a newborn or birth mother suffers injuries or death. Some examples of birth injuries could include cephalohematoma, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, or fetal asphyxia as described by the National Library of Medicine.
- Medication errors – Medication errors can occur if a patient is administered the wrong medication, the wrong dose of a medication, or prescribed a medication that interacts with another medication they are already taking as noted in their medical records.
- Misdiagnosis – When healthcare providers are rushing through patients or fail to take patient concerns seriously, they may fail to diagnose them accurately.
- Surgical mistakes – Requiring surgical intervention as treatment can be dangerous. However, when surgeons, surgical nurses, and other surgical team members make mistakes, patients can suffer. Some examples of surgical errors could include operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments in body cavities, or failing to recognize the symptoms of a serious medical issue, such as heart attack or excessive bleeding.
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If you have suffered a serious brain injury as a result of your healthcare provider’s medical error, you have the right to pursue justice. You should be repaid for every single way your life has been impacted by your physician’s mistakes. To initiate the claims process, you can start by:
- Contacting a top-rated brain injury lawyer for help
- Gathering medical records and supporting evidence
- Filing a complaint against your healthcare providers
- Filing your claim within the two-year statute of limitations per ORS § 12.110(4)
Reach Out to a Top-Rated Personal Injury Attorney for Help Today
Medical negligence and misconduct should not be tolerated. The only way to help reduce instances of medical malpractice may be to ensure irresponsible healthcare providers are held accountable for their medical mistakes. If you suffered devastating brain injuries as a result of a healthcare provider’s error, you may be able to take action against them.
When you file a medical malpractice insurance claim or lawsuit, you have an opportunity to demand compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. You should not be forced to contend with financial hardship because your healthcare provider made a mistake. We can help you make them pay. Turn to a reputable lawyer from Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC for a free consultation today. You can reach us through our convenient contact form or by phone to get started.