Veterans and service members depend on Louisiana VA centers and military hospitals for brain care. Medical errors during brain treatment can lead to lifelong injuries that affect families.
Brain injury cases are among our most serious work. birth injury malpractice claims Our founding attorney is both a doctor and lawyer. This helps us understand complex brain injury cases better.
If VA or military hospital negligence hurt you or a loved one, you have rights under federal law. Act quickly - these cases have strict deadlines.
What Causes Brain Injury at Louisiana Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Diagnose Stroke: Doctors sometimes miss stroke signs or delay treatment, causing preventable brain damage.
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Surgical Errors During Brain Surgery: Surgeons may operate on wrong areas or damage healthy tissue, causing permanent harm.
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Medication Errors: Wrong blood thinner doses or drug mix-ups can cause brain bleeding.
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Delayed Treatment of Brain Infections: Late diagnosis of brain infections can cause permanent damage.
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Anesthesia Complications: Poor oxygen monitoring during surgery can harm the brain forever.
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Failure to Monitor Brain Pressure: Not watching brain pressure after surgery can worsen injuries.
Louisiana Facilities Where We Handle Brain Injury Cases
We assist patients injured at these major Louisiana VA hospitals:
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (New Orleans): Provides emergency stroke care and brain surgery.
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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport): Handles complex brain operations in northern Louisiana.
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Alexandria VA Medical Center: Offers emergency brain care and stroke treatment.
View all Louisiana VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Brain Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Doctors skipped needed brain scans despite clear symptoms
- Staff ignored stroke warning signs
- Unexplained surgical problems
- Medicine mistakes right before brain injury
- Slow response to brain emergencies
- Poor monitoring of post-surgery problems
- No proper consent for risky procedures
- Medical records show changes after injury
Damages Available in Louisiana Brain Injury Cases
Economic Damages
Severe brain injuries often cost over $3 million in lifetime care. You can recover costs for:
- Medical treatment
- Therapy services
- Home changes
- Lost wages
- Daily care help
Non-Economic Damages
You can seek payment for:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost life enjoyment
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- Family impact
Louisiana-Specific Considerations
Louisiana has no caps on medical malpractice damages. This helps brain injury victims get full compensation. Federal cases have different rules.