Lubbock Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Traumatic brain injury is alarmingly common, with two age groups at highest risk: 0- to 4-year-olds and 15- to 19-year-olds. The high rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in these populations are of great concern to both public health officials and the families who are struggling to support a loved one damaged by a TBI. The attorneys at Damon Richards Law Firm have seen firsthand the heartache that attends a traumatic brain injury, and they strive to protect the legal rights of the injured and their families.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants

Traumatic brain injuries in infants are especially heartbreaking, particularly when they happen as a birth injury or due to another form of medical malpractice. A TBI in a baby can result in a wide range of disabilities and complications, including:

• infections, including meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain)
• nerve damage (for example, damage that impairs the vision and/or facial muscles)
• seizures
• cognitive disabilities (i.e., thinking, problem-solving, memory, and information processing)
• language problems (speaking and/or writing)
• behavioral problems and unstable emotional states
• sensory disabilities (e.g., damaged sense of smell or taste, vision problems, damaged hand-eye coordination)
• motor problems, such as inability to swallow

Although babies' brains are more adaptable and rebound from an injury relatively faster than adult brains, many TBIs in infants are not resolved with time or current treatment, leaving a child with permanent disabilities.

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury

Babies may suffer traumatic brain injuries before, during and immediately after birth, as well as later in infancy. The vulnerability of an infant's brain makes it particularly susceptible to damage such as that caused by:

• a delay in performing the baby's delivery
• the use of undue force during the delivery
• deprivation of oxygen during the delivery
• the medical staff's failure to respond to complications appropriately
• miscalculation of the baby's size, causing a traumatic delivery
• mishandling of the baby's skull

Arrange a Consultation with an Experienced Attorney

If your child has a traumatic brain injury that you feel was caused by medical malpractice or other adverse event, please feel free to contact Damon Richards Law Firm to set up a private consultation with one of our attorneys. We look forward to helping you at this difficult time.