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Head Injuries
Head traumas and head injuries are common when it comes to work-related accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and car wrecks. These injuries are very serious and must not be taken lightly, since what may seem like a simple bump can evolve into a dangerous and even life-threatening brain trauma if not addressed properly and quickly.
If you or your loved ones experienced these kinds of injuries, do not hesitate to get in touch with a qualified and experienced attorney to explore your options for compensation.
Types of head injuries and traumas
- Concussion
Unconsciousness of any kind that occurs after a head injury is characterized as a concussion. In recent years, researchers have concluded that concussions can lead to long-term consequences such as behavioral issues in children, memory issues, and other ongoing cognitive consequences.
- Simple fracture
Sometimes easily misdiagnosed as a simple concussion, a fracture is a break in the bone without any visible damage to the skin.
- Linear skull fracture
This fracture is a break in the cranial bone that resembles a thin line without depression, distortion, or splintering of the bone.
- Depressed skull fracture
A blunt-force fracture that results in a depression of the bone inward toward the brain and usually accompanied by splintering, this fracture carries a high likelihood of brain injury.
- Compound fracture
This skull fracture involves splintering along a large laceration of the skin and comes with a high likelihood of brain injury.
- Basal skull fractures
A fracture at the base of the skull around the ear, spine, eyes, or nasal cavity, this fracture may lead to severe problems, including blindness, deafness, and even paralysis.
- Hemorrhage
A small cut or a laceration that causes the brain to bleed, hemorrhages can be deadly in the case of a closed brain injury, where blood seeps slowly, building up pressure in the skull.
General symptoms of a serious head injury
- Fogginess or confusion
- “Seeing stars” or dizziness
- General fatigue
- Increased pressure or headache
- Vomiting or nausea
- Ringing in the ears
- Slurred speech
- Permanent or temporary amnesia
Seeking Compensation for Skull or Head Injuries
An experienced personal injury attorney will explore the following areas to get you the compensation you deserve for your back injury:
- Medical costs – Fees, hospital, emergency room.
- Ongoing medical costs – Speech therapy, physical and mental therapy, pharmaceuticals.
- Loss of income – Lost income and any potential wages.
- Pain and suffering – Compensation for general and special damages.
- Loss of quality of life – Resulting from a permanent personal injury or any other factors.