Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Brain Injury Brain injury is the result of a congenital or acquired traumatic injury that impairs the functioning of the brain. Brain injuries can be present at birth or the result of a birthing accident. Brain injury may also be the result of an accident during the course of one's life. The severity of an injury can depend on the extent of trauma and the quality of medical care that the victim receives. In some cases brain injury is caused or compounded by medical malpractice. Common Causes of Brain Injury: Birth Injuries Failure to Diagnose Emergency Room Errors Doctor Negligence Birth Injuries Cerebral palsy is a brain injury that an infant can have at birth or suffer during the birthing process. In-utero or newborn stroke, anoxia (lack of oxygen for an extended period of time), difficult labor, umbilical cord problems, forceps delivery, pre- or post- mature delivery can cause brain injury to the new born. Medical malpractice may be at fault in brain injury cerebral palsy conditions if a doctor failed to act in accordance with proper birthing technique protocol or Common Results of Brain Injuries Speech Impairment Paralysis Psychological and Behavioral Disorders Changes or Loss of Taste and Smell Impaired Vision Cerebral Palsy Vegetative State Persistent Vegetative State

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