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The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body, and any form of trauma visited upon it can cause it to swell, causing complications that can have an effect on the functioning of the entire body. Certain conditions such as traumatic brain injury, a stroke or hematoma or brain bleed can increase intercranial pressure which can then cause the brain to swell and move from areas of high pressure to those of low pressure, ending up in something called a brain hernia. Brain swelling can spell doom for nerves and vessels, some of which can be permanently damaged. Brain swelling is also known as “water on the brain” or hydrocephalus, and it must be treated as a matter of urgency if a patient is to make it out alive. In addition, regular monitoring of at-risk patients should be done in order to prevent brain herniation, so if the same happens, suspect physician negligence. If you or a loved one developed brain herniation, you may be entitled to money damages as well as closure and justice, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a best brain herniation lawsuit attorney? The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping people just like you get the justice and compensation they are rightfully owed. Please call us NOW at (773) 825-3547 to learn more about the true value of your traumatic brain injury lawsuit. what  sets us apart as a law firm is our not being afraid to litigate, something most law firms run away from, instead choosing the easy way out of acquiescing to insurance company negotiations, which will only potentially net you a tenth of what you may get had you gone the litigation court route. In addition, our staff is bilingual (hablamos Espanol), and every case is handled by a real attorney, and not a paralegal. We also take on cases on contingency fee basis, which means that there are NO UPFRONT FEES when we take on your case, and we will work on your case to successful completion and only levy our fees once we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. Wherever you are in the country, we can help: please call us NOW at (773) 825-3547 to learn more about how we can help with your brain swelling lawsuit.

Here are some of the symptoms of brain herniation:

1. Irritability
2. Headaches and nausea
3. Personality changes
4. Memory loss
5. Problems with balance
6. Lethargy
7. Double or blurred vision
8. Individual may need to go the hospital more often

Why Does Brain Swelling Happen?

Brain herniation or hydrocephalus is caused by the accumulation of CSF or cerebrospinal fluid. The ventricles, or spaces between the folds of the brain may widen, and the head may start to swell. Untreated or undiagnosed strokes, traumatic brain injury, a cerebral infection such as tetanus or meningitis, and slip and fall injury can all cause brain herniation.

Treatment of Brain Swelling

The goal when it comes to the treatment of brain herniation is to let off any accumulated pressure via surgery to remove part of the skull, or providing the patient with medication that prevents or alleviates swelling such as mannitol.

Experienced Brain Swelling Herniation Attorneys – Call Us Now!

If you believe that poor hospital care, failure to act in a timely manner or failure to timely diagnose and treat a brain condition was the proximate cause of your or a loved one’s brain swelling or herniation, please call us NOW at (773) 825-3547 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.