Veterans trust VA medical centers to provide good care. But sometimes, negligence leads to brain injuries that change lives forever.
Our founding attorney holds both MD and JD degrees, giving us unique insight into brain injury cases.
In 2024, an Arkansas jury awarded $3.8 million when a VA surgeon's mistake caused brain injury.
If you suffered a brain injury at an Arkansas VA facility, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
What Causes Brain Injury at Arkansas Military & VA Hospitals?
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Surgical Complications and CSF Leaks: Poor management of spinal fluid during surgery can cause brain bleeding.
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Anesthesia Errors: Wrong oxygen levels during procedures can damage the brain.
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Delayed Stroke Diagnosis: Missing stroke symptoms leads to preventable brain damage.
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Medication Errors: Wrong drug doses can cause brain bleeding or complications.
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Post-Operative Monitoring Failures: Missing warning signs after surgery can let brain injuries worsen.
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Emergency Room Negligence: Slow response to head trauma can cause permanent damage.
Arkansas Facilities Where We Handle Brain Injury Cases
We represent victims at these federal medical facilities:
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Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (Little Rock): Major VA center providing neurological services.
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VA Medical Center (Fayetteville): Serves Northwest Arkansas veterans with emergency and surgical care.
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Little Rock Air Force Base Medical Facility: Treats active duty personnel and families.
View all Arkansas VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Brain Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Staff didn't order brain scans despite clear symptoms
- Doctors ignored stroke signs
- Unexpected surgical complications weren't treated quickly
- Oxygen problems during anesthesia weren't fixed promptly
- Poor monitoring missed brain swelling signs
- ER sent you home despite serious symptoms
- Medicine errors affected your brain function
Damages Available in Arkansas Brain Injury Cases
Economic Damages
Brain injury victims can recover costs for:
- Lifetime rehabilitation (often over $1 million)
- Medical equipment
- Home modifications
- Lost wages
- Therapy
- Nursing care
- Transportation
Non-Economic Damages
Arkansas allows full recovery for:
- Physical pain
- Loss of activities
- Emotional distress
- Lost relationships