Brain Injury - Types of claim
The term brain
injury covers a wide range of injuries from minor bumps through to severe
injuries.
Most head
injuries are minor resulting in nausea, some dizziness and occasionally a
brief period of unconsciousness. Some injuries result in prolonged
symptoms and additional problems such as personality disorders or impaired
memory but generally recovery prospects are good.
Fore moderate
and severe injuries the recovery will be prolonged. A severe injury may be
described as one resulting in a coma (a deep state of unconsciousness) or
amnesia. A person who remains in a coma for a prolonged period will be
described as being in a "permanent vegetative state".
A
brain injury may lead to secondary complications such as swelling or
clots which must be managed appropriately to prevent further damage
Treatment
This is
likely to include tests such as monitoring of vital
signs, X rays, CAT scanning and blood tests. In some
cases surgery will be required.
Potential
claims for medical negligence may arise from
mismanagement of treatment or failure to treat. There
may also be instances of inadequately performed
surgery which may lead to further damage being caused.
If you wish to make an enquiry
about this form of medical negligence, please contact
us for a discussion.
Why
not make an enquiry today
If you feel that you or a member of
your family have been the victim of such negligence
please contact us immediately for legal advice. You
may be entitled to compensation.
Contact us today by
email or phone
0800 0322210
for immediate legal advice on
NHS negligence claim.
