Licensed attorney since 2007. Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C.
Hypoxic Injury Lawyer (Anoxic Brain Injury & HIE)
Focused representation in Alabama & Georgia — offices in Birmingham and Columbus
A hypoxic or anoxic brain injury can occur within minutes during surgery, labor and delivery (HIE), near-drowning, carbon-monoxide exposure, or airway emergencies. When that happens, Bodewell Injury Group moves fast to preserve monitor data, charting, and witness evidence; then we build a trial-ready case to pursue lifetime care costs and full compensation.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win: (706) 550-9000 · (205) 533-7878
Why Families Choose Bodewell for Hypoxic Injury Cases
| Bodewell Advantage | How It Helps Your Case |
|---|---|
| Rapid medical-records response | We secure anesthesia charts, SpO₂/ETCO₂ trends, ABGs, NICU records, and incident reports before data disappears. |
| Defense-insider insight | Our partners previously defended healthcare systems and insurers; now we use that playbook for plaintiffs. |
| Trial-ready reputation | We prepare every file for a jury, which pressures defendants to offer fair settlements. |
| Life-care planning & economics | We quantify lifetime therapy, equipment, home modifications, and lost earning capacity with expert teams. |
What Is a Hypoxic Injury?
In short, a hypoxic injury means reduced oxygen to the brain; by contrast, an anoxic injury means near-total deprivation. As a result, both can cause lasting cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits and may require lifelong care. Families often hear these terms alongside “HIE,” “oxygen-deprivation injury,” or “sentinel event.”
Common Hypoxic Injury Scenarios — And the Evidence That Proves Them
| Scenario | Key Evidence We Secure |
|---|---|
| Surgery/anesthesia airway events | Airway notes, anesthesia record, SpO₂/ETCO₂ trends, ABGs, medication logs, code sheets |
| Birth asphyxia (HIE) | Fetal strips, cord gases, Apgar scores, NICU notes, therapeutic cooling protocol |
| Near-drowning or choking | EMS run sheets, ED records, DWI-MRI, neuro exams, eyewitness statements |
| Carbon-monoxide exposure | Carboxyhemoglobin levels, fire/utility reports, premises inspection, detector data |
| ICU monitoring failures | Alarm logs, nurse staffing ratios, policy/training materials, incident investigations |
Signs, Diagnostics, and Documentation That Strengthen Your Claim
- First, track cognitive changes: memory, attention, executive function, mood, and behavior.
- Next, note motor deficits: weakness, balance issues, spasticity, dysphagia; record ADL impact and caregiver hours.
- Then, collect testing: MRI with diffusion, CT, EEG, neuropsychological evaluations, and ABGs.
- Finally, keep proof: therapy attendance, specialist notes, home-modification costs, assistive-tech invoices.
Compensation We Pursue in Hypoxic Injury Cases
- Hospitalization, inpatient rehab, PT/OT/SLP, durable medical equipment, and medications
- Home modifications, transportation, long-term attendant care, and case management
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages when reckless conduct is proven
Deadlines in Alabama & Georgia: Act Quickly
In Alabama and Georgia, many injury claims require filing within two years. However, medical cases can include additional requirements and outside statutes of repose. And claims against cities, counties, or the state often trigger shorter notice deadlines. Therefore, contact us immediately so we can calculate your exact date and preserve records.
For example, in Alabama we obtain records from UAB Hospital, Grandview, St. Vincent’s, and Brookwood; in addition, in Georgia we work with Piedmont Columbus Regional and St. Francis-Emory, and we file in the appropriate Jefferson or Muscogee County courts when suit is required.
What To Do Right Now
- First, request full records: anesthesia chart, monitor data, labs, NICU/ICU notes, and incident reports.
- Next, save imaging CDs, discharge summaries, therapy plans, caregiver logs, and receipts.
- Finally, call (205) 533-7878. We send preservation letters and begin expert review.
Hypoxic Injury FAQ (Alabama & Georgia)
Is “hypoxic” different from “anoxic” brain injury? Yes. Hypoxic means reduced oxygen; anoxic means near-total deprivation. Both can cause permanent deficits.
How do you prove oxygen deprivation? We prove it by analyzing SpO₂/ETCO₂ trends, ABGs, airway notes, fetal monitoring, and imaging; then experts link errors to injury.
Do these cases require experts? Yes. These cases typically require anesthesiology, obstetrics/neonatology, neurology, rehabilitation, life-care planning, and economics.
Do you handle cases across Alabama and Georgia? Yes. We serve clients from our Birmingham (AL) and Columbus (GA) offices and file in the appropriate courts based on venue and law.
Admissions include AL, GA, MS, and DC; where necessary we associate local counsel consistent with jurisdictional rules. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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