Brain Injury Lawyer in San Antonio

Injury to the brain caused by medical malpractice can have life-altering consequences for patients and their families. This type of injury can result from various kinds of medical errors.

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Brain Injury Overview

Complexities of Brain Injury Malpractice Cases

Brain injury malpractice cases are particularly complex, requiring an in-depth understanding of legal and medical issues. If you believe you have a claim against a negligent healthcare provider, our experienced brain injury attorney in San Antonio can help.

What Types of Medical Malpractice Cause Brain Injuries in San Antonio?

Medical negligence in various forms can cause brain injuries ranging in severity from mild concussion to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), which may lead to permanent disability or death. A brain injury resulting from medical malpractice typically occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the expected standard of care. The following are common causes of brain injuries involving medical negligence:

Birth injuries: When a medical team fails to monitor the baby’s oxygen levels properly or makes mistakes during delivery, brain injuries can occur in childbirth, leading to severe conditions such as cerebral palsy.
Surgical errors: Improper incisions, accidental damage to brain tissue, and inadequate oxygen supply can lead to severe neurological impairment. Surgical errors leading to brain injury can occur during brain, neck, or spinal surgeries.
Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis: Failure to diagnose medical conditions promptly and accurately, such as aneurysm, stroke, and meningitis, can lead to irreversible brain damage, as these conditions require timely diagnosis and treatment.
Anesthesia errors: When mistakes are made in administering anesthesia, such as delayed administration or failure to monitor a patient’s vital signs, it can cause brain damage due to hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) and other serious complications.

Common Symptoms of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can cause a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms—some appearing immediately and others developing over time. Early recognition is key to getting proper care and protecting your legal rights.

Common symptoms of brain injuries include:

Ongoing headaches or migraines
Dizziness, nausea, or vomiting
Sensitivity to light or sound
Confusion, memory problems, or difficulty concentrating
Mood swings, irritability, or depression
Blurred vision or balance issues
Trouble sleeping or persistent fatigue

If you or a loved one is showing signs of a brain injury after an accident, Scheuerman Law Firm in San Antonio can help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you deserve.

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What Damages Are Available for Medical Malpractice Brain Injury?

With the costs of long-term care and rehabilitation added to the loss of income, the financial impact of brain injury can be overwhelming for victims and their families. A patient who has suffered brain injury through medical malpractice is entitled to seek damages, which may include the following:

Past and future medical expenses: These expenses may include hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
Lost wages: A patient prevented from working by brain injury may seek damages for lost wages or income.
Loss of future earning capacity: Severe brain injury can significantly diminish a victim’s capacity to earn a living in the future.
Pain and suffering: Brain injuries often cause significant physical and emotional pain, impacting the victim’s quality of life.
Loss of consortium: Spouses and family members of brain injury victims may seek compensation for loss of companionship and support because of the injury.

What Is the Legal Process for Seeking Brain Injury Compensation?

If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury through medical malpractice, your best course of action is to consult with a seasoned medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible. The legal process in a medical malpractice claim for brain injury involves the following steps:

Initial consultation and case evaluation
Investigation, gathering evidence, and consulting with medical experts
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit
Discovery, during which both parties exchange information
Negotiations, with the goal of reaching a fair settlement
Trial, if a settlement cannot be reached

Why Choose Scheuerman Law Firm to Handle Your Brain Injury Case in San Antonio?

Our lawyers are board-certified in personal injury. Attorney S. Tyler Scheuerman has a background in defending doctors and hospitals, which gives our firm a unique advantage in prosecuting medical malpractice claims. We provide bilingual services, personalized attention, and tailored legal strategies. Our firm values are trust, honesty, and dedication to client success. Contact our brain injury lawyers in San Antonio for skilled legal representation and strong advocacy.