Veterans and military families rely on Tennessee VA medical centers for quality care. But medical mistakes can cause life-changing brain injuries.
Brain injuries are among the worst outcomes of medical mistakes. Care often costs millions over a lifetime. Our lead attorney is both a doctor and lawyer, offering expert guidance on brain injury cases.
If VA or military hospital negligence caused your brain injury, you can sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act. These cases need special expertise because they follow federal, not state, laws.
What Causes Brain Injury at Tennessee Military & VA Hospitals?
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Delayed Diagnosis of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage: Staff may miss warning signs of stroke or bleeding, leading to preventable brain damage.
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Surgical Errors and Anesthesia Complications: Surgical errors can cut off oxygen or damage brain tissue, leading to permanent harm.
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Medication Errors and Drug Interactions: The wrong medications or doses can cause brain injury, seizures, and lasting nerve damage.
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Emergency Room Misdiagnosis: Doctors may miss head injuries or discharge patients too soon, breaking standard care rules.
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Birth Injury During Delivery: Oxygen loss during birth can cause brain damage and lifelong disabilities.
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Post-Surgical Monitoring Failures: Poor monitoring after brain surgery can turn fixable problems into permanent damage.
Tennessee Facilities Where We Handle Brain Injury Cases
We help brain injury victims at these Tennessee federal medical centers:
Major Tennessee Federal Medical Facilities:
- James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (Mountain Home) - Major VA center providing emergency and surgical care
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (Nashville) - Serves Middle Tennessee veterans with specialized care
- Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (Fort Campbell) - Treats active duty personnel and families
- VA Medical Center Memphis - Offers full medical services to West Tennessee veterans
View all Tennessee VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Brain Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Delayed emergency treatment for clear stroke or head trauma symptoms
- Failure to order brain scans when needed
- Misreading or ignoring test results showing brain problems
- Medication errors that caused brain damage
- Surgical complications from broken safety rules
- Poor post-surgery monitoring missing serious problems
- Early emergency room discharge despite ongoing symptoms
Damages Available in Tennessee Brain Injury Cases
Types of Economic Damages
Brain injury victims can recover these costs:
- Lifetime medical care including specialists and rehab
- Lost wages and future earning potential
- Therapy and rehabilitation programs
- Home changes and special equipment
- Care providers for daily help
- Future medical costs for ongoing treatment
Types of Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering from physical and emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life