Frequently Asked Questions

An anoxic brain injury occurs when your brain is deprived of oxygen and this leads to brain damage. When oxygen is prevented from entering the brain partially or completely, brain cells can die which can lead to permanent, life-altering brain injury.  The following causes, along with the details of the specific incidenc, may be grounds for an anoxic brain injury claim:Medical negligence or surgical mistakeNear-drowning accident (sometimes leading to premises liability claims)Strangulation, choking, or suffocation. For example, a defective product like a crib or stroller that injures your child.

What are the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?

There are mild and severe forms of brain injuries with side effects that can last for just a brief period or for the rest of your life. In general, the more severe the brain injury, the higher chance you have suffered a permanent, debilitating traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Some of the long-term effects may include epilepsy or seizures, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia pugilistica, post-traumatic dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other problems with motor skills, among others. A TBI may require the assistance of a nurse or medical professional on a daily basis. A mild brain injury is less severe but could lead to reduced motor functions and memory loss.

What are the causes of traumatic brain injury?

What are signs of brain injury from an accident?