Lake Charles Brain Injury Attorneys

If you sustained a brain injury due to the negligent actions of your doctor or another medical provider, do not hesitate to contact The Townsley Law Firm. You might be entitled to financial compensation for the harm you suffered. We can help you pursue a claim and hold the medical provider liable for their misconduct.

You likely never thought the doctor you trusted would cause your injury. You believed you were in capable hands and didn’t have to worry about whether they would keep you safe during your treatment, procedure, or post-care.

Unfortunately, the healthcare professional’s error caused a brain injury, and now you require medical care to heal. The cost of additional medical bills and other expenses can become a significant expense you might not be able to afford.

At The Townsley Law Firm, our Lake Charles medical malpractice attorneys are ready to advocate for your rights. We will stay by your side in the fight for justice. The negligent medical provider caused your injury and should be held accountable. You can depend on us to work hard to secure the maximum compensation possible so you can recover from this traumatic experience and move forward with your life.

Call The Townsley Law Firm at (337) 377-0584 today for your free consultation and learn more about how we can help you after suffering a brain injury.

Common Types of Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

Medical errors can lead to various types of brain damage and injuries. Some injuries interfere with brain functioning temporarily, while others cause permanent damage.

The most common brain injuries medical errors can cause include:

  • Skull fracture
  • Aneurysm
  • Hypoxia and anoxia
  • Penetrating injury
  • Embolism
  • Stroke
  • Blood clot
  • Traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn’t as common as non-traumatic brain injuries, such as anoxia. (Anoxia occurs when there is a decreased oxygen supply to the brain. This may occur during medical procedures requiring the use of anesthesia.)

Although TBI isn’t a typical form of medical malpractice, it can happen. For example, the doctor could cause injury to the brain while negligently handling a surgical tool.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Medical Malpractice Cases

The damage resulting from a brain injury can range from minor to debilitating. Brain injuries can cause cognitive impairments, physical disability, and long-term medical problems. In some cases, coma and death can occur.

A malpractice-related brain injury typically happens during a medical procedure when the brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen. The most common causes of oxygen deprivation due to medical error include:

  • Misdiagnosing a stroke
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Untreated brain infection
  • Birth injury
  • Medication error
  • Misdiagnosing a heart attack
  • Failing to intubate the patient properly

Blood infections can also lead to brain damage. Sepsis is the body’s extreme inflammatory response to an infection. Without immediate and adequate emergency medical care, vital organs can begin to shut down when sepsis is present.

The brain is one of the first organs affected by sepsis. Even if the patient survives, the resulting damage could cause mental deficits, preventing them from performing routine tasks or caring for themselves.

Compensation Available Following a Brain Injury

Your brain injury likely caused you to suffer various losses, such as medical bills. You have a right to seek compensation from the doctor, nurse, or other negligent medical provider to cover your past and future losses. The compensation you receive could compensate you for your losses, such as:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Disability
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Medical expenses
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

The Townsley Law Firm understand the importance of securing the maximum compensation possible to cover your total losses. The physician or healthcare facility’s negligence caused your injury and should be held liable for their wrongdoing.

While we review the facts of your case, we might consider these factors to calculate the amount of money you should receive from the at-fault party:

  • Amount of evidence showing that medical malpractice caused the injury
  • Effect of the incident on quality of life
  • Type and severity of the brain injury
  • Total incurred expenses
  • The estimated cost of medical care needed in the future
  • Amount of time you were unable to work due to the injury
  • Duration of the recovery
  • Whether there was any permanent damage
  • Amount of insurance coverage from the at-fault party

You can count on us to include all past and future losses while calculating the monetary value of your case. We know you might require ongoing treatment to manage pain and other symptoms. If you develop a disability, you might need household assistance. These costs can add up and become a significant financial burden. You should receive the compensation you need to cover potential future expenses, so you’re not forced to pay for any of them out of pocket.

Pursuing a Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice

You could file a lawsuit against the medical provider for causing your brain injury. You must observe a statute of limitations if you want to sue the negligent doctor for compensation.

Louisiana has a one-year statute of limitations. That means you only have one year from the date of the incident to initiate your lawsuit in civil court.

However, sometimes it isn’t obvious that an injury occurred due to doctor error. You might think it was an honest mistake that could have happened to anyone or a common risk of the procedure you had.

If you discover that your injury resulted from medical malpractice after the statute of limitations expires, you might still have time to pursue a lawsuit. You could file suit within one year from the date you knew or should have reasonably known that the medical error caused your injury but no later than three years from the date of the incident.

Seeking Compensation for a Fatal Brain Injury

If your loved one died from a brain injury caused by medical malpractice, you could file a wrongful death lawsuit. There is a one-year statute of limitations, meaning you have one year from the date of your relative’s death to initiate your lawsuit. If the statute expires, you could lose your right to recover compensation for their death.

According to state law, only specific family members are entitled to pursue a wrongful death case. In order of eligibility, these family members are:

  • Surviving spouse and children, or the spouse or child
  • Surviving parents
  • Surviving siblings
  • Surviving grandparents

The compensation you receive could compensate you for the losses you suffered due to your loved one’s death. These losses could include:

  • Loss of guidance, care, companionship, and emotional support the deceased provided to the family
  • Medical bills
  • Value of lost household services
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Anguish and grief experienced by surviving relatives
  • Loss of earnings and benefits

A brain injury can be devastating for the victim and their family. You’re already grieving the loss of your loved one and don’t want to deal with the legal aspects of a wrongful death case. That’s where The Townsley Law Firm comes in.

We will take on the responsibility, so you can focus on coping with what happened and moving forward. You can depend on our legal team to provide the guidance and support you need during this traumatic time in your life.

Why Choose The Townsley Law Firm?

At The Townsley Law Firm, we have a team of dedicated and aggressive Lake Charles brain injury attorneys. We will protect your rights and work hard to meet your needs during the legal process. We believe every client who comes to us deserves dependable legal representation and services, and you will be our top priority while we’re working on your case.

Since 1995, we have fought for members of our community who have been harmed by the misconduct of others. We have built a solid reputation for our dedication and case results. We’ve received recognition from prestigious organizations, such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

The Townsley Law Firm understands the economic struggles you might face after a brain injury. The cost of treatment can be expensive and lead to debt if you can’t afford your bills. We don’t want to burden you with additional costs, which is why we take cases on contingency. You won’t have to pay us upfront for our services, and we won’t collect our legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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The Lake Charles brain injury attorneys of The Townsley Law Firm will provide the legal representation you need to hold the negligent medical provider liable. We have the experience, resources, and skills to fight the insurance company or defense attorneys and recover the compensation you deserve. You won’t have to face the at-fault party alone when you hire us. We will remain in your corner until the end.

A brain injury can impair a person’s physical and mental abilities. It might be challenging to perform basic tasks or return to your job. The last thing you want to do while recovering from a brain injury is to pursue legal action against your doctor. Let us handle that for you so you can focus on healing.

If your radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist, or another healthcare professional’s error caused your brain injury, reach out to The Townsley Law Firm right now to discuss your legal options. We can meet you for a free consultation to review the facts of the incident and determine whether you have a medical malpractice case we can help you pursue.

Call us at (337) 377-0584 today and let us help you get on the road to recovery.