Brain damage is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells which is often associated behavioral and/or functional abnormalities.
Brain damage may result in a variety of ways, including medical malpractice, traumatic brain injuries, and illness. Brain damage can occur be “diffuse” or “localized.” Diffuse brain damage can result from prolonged hypoxia (shortage of oxygen to the brain), poisonous substances, medication errors and/or overdoses, and neurological illness. Localized or focal [...]