What Is a Brain Shunt Injury?
First of all, let’s review what a brain shunt is and why it is a needed surgical procedure for someone with a traumatic brain injury. A brain shunt is required for the condition in the brain of hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus can occur whenever there is cerebrospinal fluid that starts to build up in a person’s brain after a traumatic brain injury. If a brain shunt is used to relieve the fluid, it can help the person survive the trauma of the accident. There are three main types of shunts that are used to relieve brain pressure, namely:
- Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
- Ventriculo-atrial shunt
- Ventriculo-pleural shunt
A lumbar shunt can also be used to drain fluid away from the brain to the abdominal area of the body, reducing the pressure on the brain.
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What Are the Risks of the Surgical Procedure of a Shunt?
Some of the risks of getting a shunt are that it can become a complicated surgical procedure, whereby the person gets worse. There are man risks to a shunt surgery, including:
- Infection that spreads to other areas of the body
- Bleeding around the surgical wound
- Pain in the area of the shunt or wounds
- Brain injury
- Epilepsy or other neurological issues after the surgery
If you have had a surgical procedure to implant a brain shunt, it has come at the advice of a healthcare professional, doctor, surgeon or multidisciplinary team of healthcare workers who suggested the brain shunt for your brain condition. It has probably been very disappointing and frustrating to you, that you have now had to endure an infection in your brain shunt. You can call us today, and we will go over the particulars of your claim with you, to explain what to do next when an infection had not been discovered regarding your brain shunt.
Why Do Brain Shunts Get Infections?
It can happen that a shunt gets blocked, and can start to develop an infection. When this happens, there can be complications which can spread the infection to other areas of the body. Symptoms of an infected shunt can include:
- High body temperatures
- Fever
- Disturbed consciousness
- Seizures
- Septic shock
- Abdominal illness
- Neck stiffness
- Pain in the eyes
- Clear fluid leaking from the wound
- Swollen areas around the wound
- Feeling generally unwell
- Vomiting
- Abdominal fullness
- Poor appetite
- Death
If you experience an infection in your brain shunt, you can call us to talk to a lawyer with experience in these types of personal injuries and medical malpractice claims. You will have many questions regarding a failed diagnosis by your healthcare provider, and we can help you to answer these questions when you give us a call today. We understand too that this may be an overwhelming time for you, and that it may be difficult for you to know what to do next. If you have a debilitating injury, we are here to help you to sort through what to do to initiate a lawsuit, against the at-fault parties to this loss. Just call us today at Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422, to get the access you need to an attorney with expertise in personal injuries regarding a medical malpractice case for your failure of a brain shunt and infections.
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We can review your claim for you now, and give you a free second opinion case review, when you give us a call today. You will talk to our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles, who will go over your claim with you and review your recovery compensation package, to reimburse you for your medical bills, losses and damages related to the claim.
Can I Sue for a Failure to Detect Infections in a Brain Shunt?
Yes, we can sue if your healthcare provider or doctor failed to detect an infection in your brain shunt. If this has happened to you, just call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422 right now. You will get the access you need to talk to our Los Angeles case lawyers, who can file a lawsuit for you based on your claim. We can answer your questions related to the case, and you will have a professional legal team with our case attorneys in Los Angeles, who can sue to get you the recovery compensation that you deserve in this case.
Average Case Value of a Failure to Detect Infections in a Brain Shunt
The average brain shunt infection case with a failure to detect the infection, can settle for upwards of $100,00 to over $3 million, depending on your case details. It is better to call us to review your claim, instead of guessing what the final settlement will be for your particular case.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
The length of time it will take to settle out your claim, will depend on your personal injuries related to your brain shunt injury. It can take 4-6 months to settle your claim, or more time if you are still under a doctor’s care and need additional therapies for a disability or permanent injury.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
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You can call us now, for a free consultation, regarding your personal injuries from a brain shunt injury. We are here 24/7 and can advise you on your claim.
