Maine Epidural Hematoma & Subdural Hematoma Lawyers

Serving Those Who Have Suffered Brain Injuries or Spine Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

Epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma are life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical intervention to prevent brain injury and spinal cord injury. These conditions arise when bleeding accumulates within the space surrounding the brain and spinal cord, putting pressure on the body’s nervous system. 

When a healthcare provider fails to prevent, recognize, or treat epidural hematoma or subdural hematoma that are threatening the brain or spinal cord, the results can be catastrophic, ranging from permanent disability, paralysis, and wrongful death. If you or a loved one has suffered serious harm because of a mismanaged or undiagnosed bleeding that caused brain damage or spinal cord injury, Berman & Simmons can help you take skilled and proven legal action. 

We are Maine’s leading personal injury and medical malpractice law firm. For more than 100 years, we have helped patients and families across the state recover from life-altering medical errors. Our team has the experience, resources, and determination to take on hospitals, physicians, and insurance companies and win. 

Discuss your case with a Maine hematoma attorney at Berman & Simmons for advice and options. Call (207) 417-4199 or complete our online contact form. We offer convenient virtual appointments.

Understanding How Epidural Hematoma & Subdural Hematoma Cause Brain Damage or Spinal Cord Injury

Epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma occur when blood collects within the space around the brain or spinal cord. This accumulation of blood puts pressure on the brain or spinal cord, which are vital parts of the body’s nervous system. These life-threatening conditions can result from head trauma, birth injuries, internal bleeding, or surgical errors. 

Life-threatening hematomas include:

• Brain subdural hematomas and epidural hematomas in adults – Bleeding between the brain and its outer covering inside the skull. This can result from head injury or blood vessel rupture, causing bleeding and swelling in the space around the brain. 
• Spinal epidural hematomas – Blood accumulates in the space around the spinal cord, causing compression and damage to the spinal cord that can lead to paralysis, quadriplegia, bowel/bladder incontinence, or other spinal cord injuries. These may occur due to surgical error or misplaced injections into the vertebrae. It’s most common for these to affect the thoracic spine (upper back) or lumbar spine (lower back), but they may also occur in the cervical spine (neck). 
• Newborn baby subdural hematomas - a birth injury that can result if the baby is not delivered safely or if labor is allowed to continue for too long, causing the baby to be born with brain damage from hemorrhaging inside the skull. 

Left untreated, permanent neurological damage or death can result from epidural hematomas or subdural hematomas that cause spinal cord injury or brain injury.

What Compensation Can You Seek in an Epidural Hematoma or Subdural Hematoma Case?

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a delay in diagnosing or treating an epidural hematoma or subdural hematoma of the brain or spinal cord, a successful claim may provide compensation for:

• Medical bills, including hospitalization, surgery, and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Long-term care or disability accommodations
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Every case is different, and our team will help you understand what you may be entitled to under Maine law.

How We Help Clients Harmed by Mismanagement

At Berman & Simmons, we know the medical and legal complexity of epidural and subdural hematoma malpractice claims for spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. These cases demand an in-depth investigation, a deep understanding of medical records, and input from trusted medical experts.

When you choose us, we:

• Build the most compelling case possible by consulting top experts and carefully reviewing your medical history
• Hold negligent providers accountable through tough negotiations and, when needed, powerful courtroom advocacy
• Cover all costs upfront; you pay no attorney fees unless we win
• Support your family with compassion and transparency throughout the legal process

We take pride in our results record and ability to take on the most difficult, high-stakes cases. Clients across Maine choose us for our unmatched trial skills, human-centered approach, and unwavering determination to get justice.