The loss of oxygen to the brain, even for a short period of time, can cause brain damage and a serious injury. A partial restriction of oxygen, known as a hypoxic brain injury, can lead to the death of brain cells.
An accident could lead to this type of harm, and someone responsible for the accident could be held accountable for the injury. One of our San Jose hypoxic brain injury lawyers from Solution Now Law Firm could work with and support a victim as they make a claim for compensation. Call today to work with a hard-working traumatic brain injury lawyer.
The human brain requires oxygen to function and to keep the body alive as normal, and that oxygen flows to the brain through the bloodstream. Lower levels of oxygen getting to the brain can cause a hypoxic state and possibly an injury.
Reduced oxygen flowing to the brain can come from various causes, most notably a stroke. Suffocation and drowning can also cut off that supply of oxygen to the body in general, and sometimes dangerous chemicals can stop a person’s blood from picking up oxygen from the lungs and carrying it to the brain. After a severe injury with large losses of blood, the remaining blood might not be plentiful enough to get oxygen to the brain at normal levels.
The effects of a hypoxic brain injury can be short and long-term, starting with symptoms shortly after an accident, such as:
Other symptoms can take more time to develop, such as mood changes, depression, and forgetfulness.
These negative health effects can require immediate and long-term medical care in order to recover. Depending on the severity of the injury, a victim might have decreased functioning over time, requiring accommodations and treatment into the future, which is why a San Jose attorney could provide crucial assistance.
After a serious injury coming out of an accident, there may be someone who caused the event and the injury. That person or entity might have been negligent by acting below their duty of care, which could have caused the injury and resulting damages (medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering).
A victim can bring a lawsuit, but often a route involving an insurance claim and settlement is available. Whichever route makes sense for a given accident and injury, gathering evidence and constructing the elements of a legal claim should take priority.
Receiving medical treatment after a hypoxic brain injury helps to document both the injury and care, and San Jose lawyers can assist a victim in getting the necessary documentation and other evidence. An attorney could also help a victim move fast enough to stay within the statute of limitations, which is set at only two years for claims by California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1.
Staying within the two-year time frame, even if dealing with an insurance company, can keep the legal option of a lawsuit open. Trying to get compensation beyond the two-year mark could lead to losing any opportunity, as that legal backstop will no longer exist.
A traumatic accident that results in a brain injury can come with fear and anxiety, but no victim has to go through it alone. San Jose hypoxic brain injury lawyers stand ready to quickly and effectively fight on a victim’s behalf.
The role of our attorneys at Solution Now Law Firm is to represent and to support our clients in their legal efforts. We work on a contingent basis and bring our best experts to bear on every case. Call our office to work with our experienced attorneys today.
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