Arizona Brain Damage from Drowning Attorneys
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Brain Damage From Drowning
When the brain is deprived of oxygen, it cannot live, and brain damaged occurs. This lack of oxygen is called cerebral hypoxia, and it is an effect of the asphyxiation that occurs during drowning. Brain cells begin to die in as few as five minutes without oxygen, and sustained lack of oxygen can lead to severe and permanent brain damage.
Drowning incidents are a major cause of disability, often from the brain damage that occurs as a secondary effect. Too often, these incidents are preventable. Barriers such as fences, proper supervision by lifeguards, parents or caretakers and other preventative measures like the use of life jackets are very effective. When safety is put aside for financial reasons, because people lack understanding of the risks or due to a momentary lapse in attention, lives can be changed forever.
If your loved one has suffered brain damage from a non-fatal submersion, someone may be responsible. Did pool or lake managers not properly train lifeguards? Did an insurance company fail to require proper barriers around pools or fail to inspect or verify the existence of required barriers? Did a neighbor forget to lock the gate to a backyard pool?
Adults who suffer brain damage may never regain normalcy and may require help for the rest of their lives. Children who suffer brain damage may never have the chance to develop normal skills and will require a much greater level of care, possibly for the rest of their lives. A few tragic minutes in a young person's life could mean a lifetime of disability.
If you, your child or a loved one has suffered from brain damage from a near drowning incident, you need skilled legal representation by your side to make sure your rights are protected. Non-fatal submersion events can have lasting and devastating effects for all involved. Brain damage from drowning fundamentally changes lives and burdens families in many ways.
If your child or another loved one suffered cerebral hypoxia from a near drowning incident, you need a qualified Phoenix brain injury attorney with experience in Arizona personal injury law. The attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices can protect your family's future.
