Arizona Brain Injury Lawyer

Brain Injuries and Medical Malpractice in Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Yuma & Glendale

A brain injury may result from direct physical trauma as well as from medical malpractice. In medical malpractice claims, brain injuries are often associated with birth injuries or other circumstances where damage results from a lack of oxygen to the brain. A doctor may fail to diagnose a medical condition, may fail to provide proper medical treatment, or may commit a surgical error  which causes damage to the brain.

If you or someone you know has suffered brain injury and you believe this was possibly caused by medical malpractice, you may wish to discuss your concerns with an attorney. An experienced professional like Attorney David H. Cluff can look at the matter from a legal standpoint to see whether you have grounds for a claim and can then assist you in pursing your claim against the hospital or doctor who should be held accountable. Although specific recovery may vary depending on the case, you may be able to receive monetary damages that will help you rebuild your life and move on.

Effects of Brain Injuries

When a person sustains brain injury, he or she may experience a number of side effects. These will range in severity depending on the extent of brain damage and what part of the brain is affected. Following are some of the possible effects of a brain injury:

• Loss of cognitive skills
• Loss of vision or hearing
• Inability to control bodily functions
• Short or long term memory loss
• Personality changes
• Loss of consciousness
• Coma
• Inability to perform precise motor functions
• Difficulty with speech or understanding words
• Difficulty with hand and eye coordination

For experienced and dedicated legal help with your claim, contact Arizona brain injury attorney David H. Cluff today.