Personal Injury Lawyer

A brain injury is one of the most devastating injuries a  can person suffer in an accident. One of the most dangerous features associated with many brain injuries is that the symptoms do not always appear right away. It can be hours or even days before the victim begins to experience signs that something is wrong.  Additionally, contrary to popular misconception, a person need not even strike their head to develop a brain injury.  It is enough that the deceleration causes the brain itself the be shaken strongly enough to strike the inner portions of the skull.

Brain Injury Types

According to federal statistics, brain injuries are the number one type of personal injury that victims die. More than three million people suffer a brain injury each year in this country, leaving many who survive their injuries with long-term and permanent health issues and disabilities.

There are many different types of accidents that can cause a brain injury. The leading cause is slip and fall accidents. This is followed by vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents.

Although there are a number of different ways the brain can be injured, the most common types are:

•       Concussion: This is a result of the brain being bounced against the sides of the skull
•       Edema: This is a result of the brain swelling
•       Hematoma: This is a result of the presence of clots in the blood vessels that surround the brain
•       Hemorrhage: This is the result of uncontrolled bleeding in the brain
•       Skull Fracture: This is the result of fracture skull bones penetrating or piercing brain tissue

As mentioned above, there may be a delay of symptoms when a person has sustained a brain injury. If you or a loved one has suffered an accidental blow to the head, you should seek medical attention right away if any of these symptoms appear:

•       Comprehension difficulties
•       Depression
•       Difficulty recalling the accident that caused the injury
•       Difficulty staying awake
•       Difficulty with vision
•       Dizziness
•       Extreme fatigue
•       Feelings of irritation
•       Feelings of rage
•       Increased agitation
•       Loss of consciousness
•       Memory difficulties
•       Nausea
•       Sensitivity to light
•       Sensitivity to noise
•       Slurred speech
•       Uneven pupil dilation
•       Vomiting

If an accident victim develops any of these symptoms, it is critical to get them to a doctor or emergency room right away. Failure to treat a brain injury can result in permanent disability or death.

Recovering from a brain injury, especially a serious one, can take months, if not years. It is not uncommon for victims to be left with some kind of long-term or lifetime effects from the injury that can have an impact on their quality of life.  

If the accident was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, then the victim may be able to pursue financial compensation from that party for the medical expenses, loss of income and benefits, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, permanent disability, and more. Contact a lawyer, like a personal injury lawyer in Trenton, NJ, today to meet with a brain injury attorney to get the financial justice you deserve.

Contact Davis & Brusca, LLC for more information about personal injury law.