One of the most difficult outcomes of serious or catastrophic injury is a coma, or the sleep-like state from which an individual cannot be wakened. Despite increased research into the causes and treatment of comas, much remains unknown about this often baffling condition. If your loved one is in a coma following an injury, we at Perey Law Group,PLLC deeply sympathize with you and we do our very best to help families of coma victims obtain the best possible outcome for their legal case. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Long-Term Survival Is Possible
Several studies have shown that if a person in a coma survives the causative injury for at least 7–10 days, his or her long-term survival is likely. According to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a coma rarely lasts more than 2 to 4 weeks. However, the extent of a coma patient's recovery depends in part on the cause, site, and severity of the neurological damage, and unfortunately it is not uncommon for people who have suffered severe brain injuries to remain in a coma indefinitely.
In addition to the severe emotional trauma of seeing your loved one in a coma, the family members of a person in a coma may face enormous medical costs, not only for the expense of the current hospital and healthcare, but for the uncertain future costs. As in all personal injury and catastrophic injury cases, it may be possible to obtain financial compensation from an individual or entity whose conduct was responsible for the injury that caused the coma. This compensation may cover losses such as:
· Medical bills
· Rehabilitation costs
· Long-term care
· Loss of employment
· Loss of income
· Loss of companionship
· Pain and suffering
· Loss of a parent's support and guidance
Is There Any Treatment for a Coma?
Once a patient is out of immediate danger, the medical team focuses on preventing infections and maintaining the patient's health. This should include providing balanced nutrition and preventing bedsores and especially pneumonia. Physical therapy may be needed to prevent permanent muscular contractions and deformities of the bones, muscles, and joints that would limit the recovery of a patient who emerges from a coma. Don't hesitate to question your loved one's medical team about their care, and be sure to make a note about any aspect of the care that concerns you.
Legal Help
When you are ready to seek the help of knowledgeable lawyers who have experience with coma cases, please contact Perey Law Group, PLLC. We look forward to helping you.
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Perey Law Group, PLLC
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Seattle, WA 98109
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