Patients in hospitals and nursing homes sometimes get injured, perhaps when they become disoriented and try to get out of bed unassisted or are being moved by hospital staff from a gurney to a bed.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Pose Different Set of Rules
Patients in hospitals and nursing homes sometimes get injured, perhaps when they become disoriented and try to get out of bed unassisted or are being moved by hospital staff from a gurney to a bed. Patients can experience cerebral hypoxia (<i>ie</i>, a deficient oxygen supply to the brain) from anesthesia or surgical complications. Medical malpractice lawsuits often follow, with plaintiffs asserting that the hospital, nursing home staff or physicians failed to properly monitor and maintain the patient's safety. These plaintiffs may claim to have suffered acquired brain injuries (ABIs) or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that continue to hinder their ability to function in their everyday lives. However, while these assertions may be true, they call for further investigation on the part of the defense. Plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions have a financial incentive for exaggerating their symptoms, so an evaluation should be made to determine if the plaintiff is malingering.
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