Veterans and service members in West Virginia rely on VA medical centers and military hospitals for brain care. Medical mistakes with brain injuries can permanently harm patients and devastate families.
Late diagnosis or poor hospital care often causes brain injuries, which account for 30% of injury deaths in the US. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor, giving us unique insight into brain injury cases.
Federal law protects you if negligent care at a VA or military facility caused your brain injury. Strict rules and deadlines exist under the Federal Tort Claims Act. You need experienced lawyers to protect your rights.
What Causes Brain Injury at West Virginia Military & VA Hospitals?
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Delayed Diagnosis of Stroke: Staff may miss stroke signs or delay treatment, causing permanent brain damage.
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Medication Errors: Wrong doses or drug combinations can cause brain bleeding or oxygen loss.
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Surgical Complications: Poor monitoring during surgery can cut off oxygen and damage the brain.
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Failure to Monitor Intracranial Pressure: Failure to monitor brain pressure after head injuries can cause permanent harm.
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Emergency Room Negligence: Missing head injury signs or sending patients home too early worsens injuries.
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Post-Operative Care Failures: Poor monitoring after surgery can turn fixable problems into lifelong disabilities.
West Virginia Facilities Where We Handle Brain Injury Cases
We represent brain injury victims at these major VA and military facilities:
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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center (Clarksburg): Provides complex brain care where timing affects outcomes.
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Martinsburg VA Medical Center: Handles emergency brain cases requiring fast, accurate treatment.
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Beckley VA Medical Center: Treats veterans with brain injuries who need ongoing care.
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Charleston Area Medical Center VA Clinic: Provides emergency care requiring proper brain assessment.
View all West Virginia VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Brain Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Doctors ignored severe headaches, confusion, or blackouts
- Staff didn't order needed brain scans
- ER sent you home without proper evaluation
- Nurses failed to check on you after surgery
- Doctors delayed stroke treatment too long
- Medical records show gaps in monitoring
- Staff missed dangerous brain pressure increases
Damages Available in West Virginia Brain Injury Cases
Economic Damages
Brain injuries often cause lifelong financial losses:
- Lifetime Medical Care Costs: Ongoing treatment and equipment can cost millions
- Lost Earning Capacity: Many victims can't return to work
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Expenses: Therapy for memory and thinking problems
- Home Modification Costs: Changes for wheelchair access and safety
- Attendant Care Services: Professional caregivers when family can't help
- Transportation Expenses: Special vehicles and travel for treatment
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and ongoing symptoms
- Loss of Enjoyment: Cannot do former activities
- Emotional Distress: Mental anguish from brain changes
- **Loss of Conso