Veterans and military families trust VA medical centers to provide good brain care. But medical mistakes can cause devastating injuries.
Brain injuries cause 30% of injury deaths in the United States. Many deaths come from preventable medical errors. Our founding attorney is both a doctor and a lawyer. This gives us unique insight into brain injury cases.
If medical negligence at a Delaware VA facility harmed you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Our firm has handled FTCA cases for over 25 years.
What Causes Brain Injury at Delaware Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury: Doctors must quickly spot signs of brain injury. Delayed treatment can cause permanent damage.
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Medication Errors Affecting Brain Function: Wrong medication doses can cause brain bleeding or oxygen loss.
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Surgical Complications During Brain Procedures: Poor surgical technique or monitoring can lead to infections and brain damage.
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Delayed Treatment of Stroke or Aneurysm: Strokes need fast treatment. Delays can kill brain cells.
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Inadequate Monitoring of Intracranial Pressure: Staff must carefully watch brain pressure. High pressure can cause severe damage.
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Anesthesia Errors Causing Brain Damage: Poor oxygen delivery during surgery can cause lasting brain damage.
Delaware Facilities Where We Handle Brain Injury Cases
We help brain injury victims from Delaware federal medical facilities. These include:
- Wilmington VA Medical Center
- Dover Air Force Base Medical Facility
- Delaware National Guard facilities
View all Delaware VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Brain Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Staff ignored signs of head trauma or confusion
- Doctors didn't order needed brain scans
- Staff missed clear stroke or aneurysm signs
- Wrong medications harmed brain function
- Surgery problems from poor technique
- Missing records during critical periods
- Staff ignored changes in brain function
Damages Available in Delaware Brain Injury Cases
Economic Damages
Brain injuries create huge lifetime costs. These can include:
- Rehabilitation costs over $500,000
- Lost wages
- Medical equipment costs
- Drug expenses
- Caregiver costs
Non-Economic Damages
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