The human brain is one of the most amazing creations in the world and can do so many things that it boggles the imagination, however, it is also an extremely delicate organ that can be easily injured. Lack of oxygen is the most common brain injury that infants suffer during a birth. An adults most common form of brain injury is in the form of a stroke or an aneurysm damaging brain cells, however, trauma to the head or the neck can cause damage to the brain tissue even though there are no cuts or bruises or loss of consciousness the brain injury can be severe to very mild and diffuse.It takes qualified psychiatrists, psychologists as well as neuro psychologists to give appropriate tests and identify brain injuries. A brain injury may affect the sufferers ability to relate to friends, family and relatives it may affect their ability to maintain a job. Often times a brain injury can be catastrophic requiring millions of dollars in future medical care and treatment. If you or someone you know suffers from a brain injury as a result of someone else's negligence please contact Powell & Espat so that we can discuss your claim with you without any fear or obligation. We have experience in handling brain injuries from the mild traumatic brain injuries common in car crashes to massive brain injuries caused by medical malpractice. We have represented infants to elderly people who suffered a brain injury due to the negligence of another. If you have questions call us today.
