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http://www.spanglaw.com 216-696-3232 Spangenberg Shibley & Liber in Cleveland, Ohio handles civil litigation matters, including personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice. Contact the experienced trial attorneys for representation.

Verdicts & Settlements

• $15 million judgment against a trucking company for tractor trailer collision resulting in wrongful death and personal injuries.

• $8.5 million medical malpractice settlement for delay in evaluating spinal hematoma resulting in quadriplegia.

• $5.1 million medical malpractice verdict, including interest on the judgment, for failure to diagnose injury to the common bile duct. Case went to the Ohio Supreme Court on appeal which held for the Plaintiff.

• $5 million settlement for Vioxx users who suffered heart attacks and strokes.

• $4.8 million medical malpractice verdict, including interest on the judgment, for the wrongful death of a patient who died of a preventable heart attack.

• $4.8 settlement for medical malpractice of a neurologist who verified to the Division of Motor Vehicles that his patient was safe to drive despite uncontrolled seizures and non-compliance with taking seizure medication. Plaintiff was rendered quadriplegic when the neurologist’s patient collided into the back of Plaintiff’s car after losing control of his vehicle during a seizure

• $4.5 million settlement for medical malpractice and wrongful death of pregnant mother who died of thiamine deficiency due to severe vomiting during pregnancy.

• $4.1 million settlement on behalf of a group of creditors who were deceived into extending credit to a mutual customer based on false and misleading financial information provided to them by a bank.

• $2.7 million verdict in federal court for the wrongful death and personal injuries in a trucking accident.

• $2.7 million settlement for wrongful death caused by defectively designed 55 gallon pump.

• $2.6 million settlement against a West Virginia County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy for wrongfully shooting criminal suspect in the back rendering him a permanent quadriplegic

• $2.35 million settlement for products liability suit against auto manufacturer arising from severe brain injury suffered in single car crash caused by defective steering system.

Ohio Hypoxia Brain Injury Lawyer

A hypoxic brain injury happens as the result of a decrease in the amount of oxygen being supplied to the brain. The severity of the injury is directly tied to the length of time that the brain was not receiving enough oxygen. Indications that a hypoxic brain injury may have occurred often include a victim's inattentiveness, trouble with sound reasoning and judgment, decreased motor skills and decreased coordination. These are serious conditions that can impact the victim for years into the future with the potential of leaving him or her to face a lifetime of hardship.

Contact us for a free consultation if you or a loved one was the victim of a hypoxic brain injury.

Peter H WeinbergerA hypoxic brain injury can lead to a significant decrease in the victim's quality of life and requires years of specialized medical care. When these injuries occur as the result of incidents or accidents that were caused due to another person's negligence, victims may have a claim for damages. These are complex legal matters that should be handled by an attorney with the proven ability to see that the responsible parties are held accountable. — Partner Peter H. Weinberger

The attorneys at the law firm of Spangenberg Shibley & Liber represent injury victims in the most complex personal injury claims. We are selective in the cases we accept so that we can give your case the personal attention and care it deserves. Our Cleveland hypoxic brain injury lawyers provide a thorough review of your situation and give you an honest assessment of your claim. We fully investigate every case we accept to determine exactly how your injury occurred and identify all negligent parties in order to seek the maximum level of compensation available for your case.

Causes of Hypoxic Brain Injuries

There can be many different causes of hypoxic brain injuries. Some incidents that can result in a reduced flow of oxygen to the brain may include the following:

  • Cardiac arrest
  • Head trauma
  • Strangulation
  • Choking on small objects such as parts of children's toys
  • Suffocation
  • Near drowning
  • Anesthesia errors

The broad range of situations that can lead to hypoxic brain injuries makes the need for skilled legal representation all the more critical. Our brain injury law firm has helped clients who have been injured under the most unique circumstances. Our extensive experience with these matters allows us present your case in a way that clearly shows the negligent parties' liability. When appropriate, we enlist the help of medical specialists and other experts to build the most compelling possible case.

Experienced, Sophisticated, Reputable

Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is recognized as one of the pre-eminent hypoxic brain injury firms in Ohio and the United States. Our commitment to injury victims' rights goes beyond the work we do on behalf of our clients. We were one of the first civil litigation firms to take on individual and mass tort cases that have had a lasting impact on how negligence laws have been shaped over the past several decades.

Free Consultation • Contingency Fees • Spanish and Ukrainian Interpreters

Our lawyers offer free, confidential consultations to determine whether you have a viable hypoxic brain injury claim. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid deadlines that may exclude you from pursuing damages. We handle all hypoxic brain injury cases on a contingency basis, so if we tell you that you have a legitimate claim, be assured that we are prepared to move forward without charging you any attorneys' fees. We will only charge you a fee if we win.

Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit. Protect your rights by contacting us today or calling us at (888) 633-0360.

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