If your newborn child has suffered complications after a brain hemorrhage, you may be eligible for compensation.
While infant brain hemorrhages can occur naturally, the majority are caused by some form of medical negligence. A study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) found that traumatic births were responsible for 48% of infants with intracranial hemorrhages. Additionally, 50% of cases were caused by perinatal asphyxia (a lack of blood or oxygen during the birthing process).
Here at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, we have spent years fighting for victims of medical malpractice. After all, newborn babies are not the only ones affected by birth injuries. These senseless accidents cause unimaginable heartache for families and communities across the country.
If you retain an infant brain hemorrhage lawyer at our firm, our attorneys can be there to fight for your case every step of the way. Most importantly, we hope our legal services can allow you to take a deep breath, clear your mind, and focus on the things you love the most.
You do not have to go through this alone. To get started with your free consultation, contact a representative at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529.
Recoverable Damages for Brain Hemorrhage Victims
Recoverable damages are designed to help you find justice after grave wrongdoing. If you are awarded compensation, you can use the money to pay off hospital bills, continue your child’s medical treatment, and ease your family’s suffering.
While recoverable damages may vary between states, most civil courts allow you to seek compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
Examples of recoverable damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Physical pain associated with the medical condition, injuries, or treatments
- Loss of income and diminished earning capacity
- Psychological trauma, including mental illnesses, loss of companionship, loss of enjoyment of life, and reduced self-worth
- Accommodations for permanent disabilities, such as caregiver services, specialized medical devices, transportation methods, and physical therapy programs
It can be hard to put a price on your mental anguish – especially when you are still dealing with the aftermath of your injuries. Here at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, we have developed several methods for calculating the value of your losses.
When you retain an infant brain hemorrhage lawyer at our firm, our attorneys can reach out to third-party experts and seek their professional opinions on your case. That includes life care planners, economists, medical specialists, and more. Additionally, we can help document, catalog, and quantify your various hardships.
In the end, we want your case value to reflect the truth about your pain and suffering – and nothing less.
To learn more about calculating damages, contact a representative at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529 to receive your free consultation and case review.
An Overview of Infant Brain Hemorrhages
Most infant brain hemorrhages fall under the category of intracranial hemorrhages, which is a broad term used to describe any bleeding within the skull or brain.
Research shared by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) identifies several types of brain hemorrhages that are common amongst newborns, including:
- Epidural hemorrhage: This condition originates in the arteries or veins, and it often occurs after severe head trauma – commonly resulting in a skull fracture. The damaged area then bleeds into the epidural region at the outermost part of the spinal canal.
- Intraparenchymal hemorrhage: This bleeding has many root causes, including high blood pressure, tumors, infections, malformations, or ruptured aneurysms. The blood then flows into the parenchyma (functional brain tissues).
- Subdural hemorrhage: This hemorrhage occurs when blood pools between the dura (the thick membrane that covers the brain) and the surface of the brain. Severe head injuries often cause subdural hemorrhages, which are extremely dangerous because the blood can rapidly fill the brain, leading to severe brain damage or death.
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage: This potentially life-threatening condition is often caused by a ruptured aneurysm or head injury, which leads to bleeding in the space between the brain and the surrounding membranes.
- Intraventricular hemorrhage: Research from Stanford Children’s Health traces these hemorrhages to the brain ventricles (which store the cerebral spinal fluid). Causes include premature birth, difficult labor, head trauma, and infections. When left untreated, the bleeding may apply pressure to nerve cells, leading to brain damage.
Symptoms of Infant Brain Hemorrhages
Brain hemorrhages can cause nausea, vision problems, cognitive impairments, and severe pain. Other symptoms of infant brain hemorrhages include:
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulty concentrating on simple tasks
- Confusion
- Impaired coordination
- Stiffness of the neck
- Loss of consciousness
- Abnormally severe headaches or eye pain
- Difficulty speaking
- Hearing loss
- Numbness or weakness confined to one side of the body
- Loss of hearing
- Memory loss
- Dilated pupils
- Misshapen or drooping eyelids
- Seizures
Ultimately, there are numerous types of infant brain hemorrhages. When brain hemorrhages affect specific areas of an infant’s brain, they may cause unique side effects that might be difficult to identify.
If you suspect anything is wrong with your child, you should seek immediate medical care.
Infant Brain Hemorrhage Lawyers Fighting for Your Rights
Here at the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, we know that brain hemorrhages are not common among newborn children. That is because most children are not subjected to infections, blood clots, head trauma, premature births, and other risk factors.
Over the years, we have seen countless forms of medical negligence, and these cases are no different. Infant brain hemorrhages can be caused by misdiagnosis, prolonged birth, forceps, vacuum extractors, dangerous medications, and many other factors.
Before you move forward with your case, you should remember that some states have unique statutes of limitations on medical malpractice claims.
When you retain an infant brain hemorrhage lawyer at our firm, we can help you navigate your case’s legalities and investigate the cause of your accident on our journey to prove liability. Along the way, we hope to hold the negligent medical professionals responsible for the pain and suffering they caused.
To learn more about your legal options and the laws that govern them, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529 for your free consultation.