Did you know that your brain uses 20% of the oxygen that is ingested by your body?  The oxygen supplied to the brain is used to send signals to other parts of your body, controlling essential functions like breathing.  Anytime oxygen is completely or partially cut off from the brain, people may suffer hypoxic-anoxic injuries. 

Whenever there are reduced oxygen levels, the brain's ability to function may become impaired and so too will bodily functions.  Sadly, people may suffer hypoxic-anoxic brain injuries from numerous things, including gunshot wounds to the head, birth injuries or even blunt force trauma.

After people have sustained hypoxic-anoxic brain injuries, they may develop symptoms like:  lack of coordination, abnormal physical movements, weakness in body parts, paralysis and quadriplegia.  Victims who have suffered these types of brain injuries may also find that it is difficult to follow instructions.

If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury due to lack of oxygen and you believe negligence was involved, now is the time to contact the Whitley Law Firm and speak with a North Carolina personal injury lawyer.