Hypoxic Brain Injury Lawyers

Hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is deprived of adequate oxygen for an extended period of time.  Hypoxic brain injury can be caused by events such as drowning or near-drowning, suffocation, choking, trauma, drug overdose, smoke inhalation, very low blood pressure, and carbon monoxide poisoning.  Complications of general anesthesia, surgery, and child birth can also result in hypoxic brain injury.

The hypoxic brain injury attorneys at Allen and Allen have extensive experience representing clients who have suffered hypoxic brain injuries.  Our attorneys understand the science and medicine related to hypoxic brain injuries.  In addition, we work closely with highly trained experts in the fields of diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic brain injury, and can develop the evidence required to win your case in court. Call our brain injury lawyers today for a free consultation at 866-388-1307 or click to email our firm.

Brain cells are extremely sensitive to oxygen deprivation.  Brain cells will start to die within minutes if they are deprived of oxygen.  Words such as hypoxia, anoxia, and asphyxia may also be used to describe circumstances where inadequate oxygen reaches the brain.

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of hypoxic brain injury vary greatly depending on the severity of injury, but can include:

• Short term memory loss
• Amnesia
• Poor judgment
• Inattentiveness
• Loss of coordination
• Seizures

Prolonged lack of oxygen can result in unresponsiveness (coma) and even death.

Hypoxic brain injuries have a profound impact on those who have suffered them as well as their family and friends.  The brain injury attorneys at Allen and Allen understand this and will fight for your rights.  Don’t be a victim twice. Schedule a free consultation with us today by calling 866-388-1307.

We handle cases in Virginia and nationwide. We have eight convenient Virginia locations: Richmond, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Chesterfield, Short Pump, Fredericksburg, Garrisonville and Charlottesville.