Parents are already worried about the effects of brain injury during childbirth. It can be difficult to understand why they occur. Anoxic brain injuries are another possible problem. Anoxic brain injuries are when the brain is completely depleted of oxygen. It takes just a few minutes for any brain damage to occur when oxygen is cut off completely. However, once injury has occurred, it is not possible to reverse. This can lead to permanent brain damage or even death.
Anoxic brain injuries are also known as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Anoxic brain injuries can also occur after birth. There are other causes, such as medical or accidental. Our personal injury law firm in Las Vegas can help you determine whether you have a case and if negligence is the cause.
What are the signs of an Anoxic Brain Injury (Anoxic Brain Injury)?
Anoxic brain injuries can cause mood changes, memory problems, difficulty walking or moving your arms and legs, headaches and loss of consciousness. Sometimes, it can even lead to death. The severity of most symptoms may vary. Some symptoms can be controlled and even reversed with prompt medical attention.
In some cases, however, the symptoms can’t be reversed. You may be interested in knowing what your options are in these cases. Our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers will help you navigate the maze and get you the compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of Anoxic Brain Injury
Anoxic brain injuries can occur in childbirth due to the cord wrapping around the neck of the infant. Another reason is the inability of medical professionals to recognize signs of fetal distress. A sudden drop in the fetal heart beat, decreased fetal movement or a green/brown discoloration of the breasts when the mother tries to conceive can all be signs of fetal distress.
Suffocation and drowning can cause anoxic brain injuries. Both of these situations result in the brain being completely depleted of oxygen. Boat accidents and car accidents are not always preventable. However, drowning accidents around your home can often be avoided if you take the necessary safety precautions.
Anoxic brain injuries can be caused by stroke, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrest. These conditions can strike suddenly and without warning. These emergencies can lead to brain damage that is less severe if medical intervention is not performed.
Find out more about claims for anoxic brain injury
These injuries can have a lasting impact on a person’s daily life and affect their loved ones. What happens if a loved one sustains anoxic brain injuries from a car accident? How do you prove that safety measures were not taken for your child or loved one? What are your rights? First, you must prove negligence.
Contact our Nevada office if you think you might be able to file a personal injury or birth injury suit involving anoxic brain injuries (TBI). There may be valuable legal rights you need to protect. Don’t wait.
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