When a brain injury affects more than one part of the brain, the consequences can be devastating if an area of injury goes unnoticed by healthcare providers.
When brain damage occurs in infants they may have been deprived of oxygen or suffered an injury during labor or delivery. It may be the doctor's fault.
Diffuse axonal injury, one of the most common types of traumatic brain injury, can have devastating consequences when not diagnosed or treated appropriately.
Medical emergencies like a heart attack, stroke, or an aneurysm can all cut off or reduce the flow of blood to the brain, which can cause permanent brain damage or death if not diagnosed and treated immediately.
Oxygen deprivation in a baby can lead to severe conditions like HIE. Parents may be able to seek justice if medical malpractice is to blame for their baby’s condition.