Head and Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain injuries are some of the most serious and complex injuries you can sustain. After hitting your head, even in a way that seems mild, you could suffer serious side effects for years to come. And if someone else is responsible for your injury, it’s important for you to seek the compensation you deserve.

Working with a lawyer can help you earn the proper compensation for your head and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

The Seriousness of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

There are many subtypes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that you can sustain, all of which have an effect on your brain for the foreseeable future.

These include:

Concussions

Concussions are the most commonly known form of TBI, and the most commonly occurring. Both closed and open head injuries can cause concussions, and they can arise due to whiplash and rapid head movements as well. Post-concussion syndrome can persist for months, or even years in extreme cases. Symptoms are even worse if the concussion is neglected.

Contusions

Contusions refer to a severe impact injury to the head, which can result in bruising or bleeding in the brain. Small contusions may only come with a few mild side effects (at least to start), but bigger contusions need surgery.

Penetration

Some TBIs are the result of penetration; the skull is penetrated by a nail, a rod, or something similar. Obviously, penetrative TBIs carry a high risk of death, and can be associated with lifelong disabilities.

Diffuse Axonal Injuries

Diffuse axonal injuries occur with rapid head movement, like with whiplash. The shearing forces sustained in this movement can result in loss of consciousness or death.

TBIs are especially dangerous for a few reasons. First, the brain is the center of operations for the mind and body; when the brain sustains damage, it can affect you in many different ways. Second, the effects can persist and even grow worse over time. Even in seemingly mild cases, people can experience symptoms for the rest of their lives. This is especially true if you sustain multiple TBIs. Third, medical science still doesn’t fully understand TBIs, making them hard to diagnose and treat.

Have You Experienced a TBI?

You may not know right away whether or not you’ve sustained a TBI. TBIs can happen in a number of different contexts and situations, including:

Car accidents

One of the most common causes of TBI are car accidents, due to the sheer variety of ways you can injure your head. Direct impact, penetration, and whiplash can all result in a TBI.

Workplace accidents

You can also suffer a workplace accident that leads to a TBI. This is especially likely if your workplace doesn’t follow the proper safety procedures.

Slip and fall cases

If you slip and fall, you can easily hit your head, sometimes on the hard ground.

Medical malpractice

You may also experience a TBI due to medical malpractice, like a mistake made during surgery.

There are several symptoms that may indicate the presence of a TBI, but they vary from person to person and can present very differently in different situations. Many sufferers experience headaches, dizziness, loss of vision, disorientation, short-term memory loss, difficult concentrating, irritability, appetite changes, and depression. Make sure you get medical attention as early as possible to maximize your chances of recovery.

Compensation for Head and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

If you’ve suffered a TBI because of someone else’s neglect, like in a car accident that wasn’t your fault or through medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. Depending on the circumstances, and the type of evidence you have, you could earn compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.

The best course of action is to work with a lawyer, even if you aren’t sure what your chances of winning a case are. Contact Manny Arce today, and learn more about your head and TBI case today!

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