According to information gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, In the U.S. there are nearly 2 million traumatic brain injuries that have led to the hospitalization, emergency room visit, or resulted in the tragic death of the injured.
Unbeknownst to many, a person does not have to strike a hard surface or object at a high rate of speed in order to sustain a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries can transpire as a result of various incidents that could involve, but are not limited to the following:
- Slip and fall accidents,
- Automobile accident,
- Pedestrian accidents,
- Sport activities,
- Work-related injuries, or
- Medical negligence
Any form of serious trauma to the brain, head, or neck region could lead a person’s brain to swell, bleed, bruise, or tear. These serious injuries could lead to lifelong medical conditions that could result in exhaustive medical expenses.
The information provided below will serve to inform about the effects a brain injury can cause a person. If you or someone you know has sustained a serious brain injury, there could be an opportunity to obtain financial compensation if the injury sustained was the cause of another’s carelessness. Speak to a proficient, well-versed attorney who has experience in the field of brain injury cases.
Open and Closed Brain Injury Types
When it comes to traumatic brain injuries, there are two overall types of injuries and these are open or closed injuries.
Open head injuries – Open injuries usually result from skull fractures in which the person’s head comes in direct contact with the impacting object.
Closed head injuries – closed injuries will not involve fractures but they can sometimes result in more serious injuries because of the possibility of swelling. Many closed head injuries have the possibility of resulting in blood clots within the skull.
Whether the person’s head injury resulted in an open or closed fracture, it is important to understand the risks. Either type of head injury can easily result in a sudden loss of consciousness, paralysis, or even death.
Understand the Warning Signs
Individuals who have suffered a head trauma will not always recognize the symptoms of a serious brain injury but recognizing the symptoms early on can vital. The following are some of the most significant symptoms to look out for after an accident:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Difficulty in remembering recent events
- Confusion
- Sudden tiredness
- Numbness in one side of the body
- Severe headaches
Seeking immediate medical attention in the aftermath of a head injury is crucial not only for the wellbeing of the injured individual but also in terms of seeking financial compensation for the injury. Establishing a medical record is imperative for a lawsuit.
If you have suffered a traumatic head injury as a result of a careless party, consider obtaining the legal support of an attorney who has experience in traumatic brain injury cases.
The teams of attorneys at SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation are highly experienced in the field of brain injury cases. They are dedicated to helping victims seek financial compensation for injuries sustained as a result of negligence. Personal injury cases in California are time sensitive; seek legal support as soon as possible.
