Brain Injuries Attorney

Nationwide Representation in Medical Malpractice Claims

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as acquired damage to the brain resulting from an external force. All traumatic brain injuries are head injuries. Any brain function that is temporarily or permanently impaired is considered a brain injury. Patients may suffer from a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral effects as a result of brain injuries.

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a direct impact to the scalp and skull. Even in the absence of an impact, significant movement, such as violent shakes to the head, can cause brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries can also cause secondary injuries, which are followed after the initial injury. The patient may experience changes in blood flow to the brain and pressure within the skull.

Depending on the severity of the injury incurred, the outcome may range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. Ongoing rehabilitation and daily care giving may be required indefinitely. But in many cases, rehabilitation often teaches patients to adapt or change their living conditions to accommodate their disability. Various therapies may be introduced to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Unfortunately, in some severe cases of brain injury there are no cures, only hopes for improving the quality of life and minimizing suffering.

A person of any age may sustain a traumatic brain injury because of negligence on the part of a doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist or any other medical professional. Dr. Fagel represented 29 year-old Monique Thompson who suffered brain injuries while in the recovery room following a breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Fagel represents Patty Phommanyvong, a 17 year-old cheerleader injured in a cheer leading routine at school suffered brain damage and is now a quadriplegic. In cases involving malpractice, especially a birth injury, the baby suffers from a lack of oxygen to the brain, causing serious and often long-lasting injuries.

The only way to determine whether the brain injury was avoidable and whether a lawsuit should be filed is for an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and medical doctor to review the medical records to determine if negligence occurred. At the Law Offices of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel & Associates, we provide exceptional legal counsel to patients throughout the U.S. who have suffered brain injuries caused by medical malpractice or negligence.

We offer a free initial consultation, giving you the opportunity to better understand your legal options. With the help of an experienced medical malpractice attorney, you may be able to recover significant financial compensation for your injuries or your loss if a family member has lost their life. Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical care, emotional trauma, funeral expense and loss of companionship. The specific value varies depending upon the particular claim.

For a video summary of brain injuries featuring Dr. Fagel, click here. Additionally, click here to watch the story of Janice Simpson a 35 year-old woman, who suffered brain damage after surgery.