Brain injury claims and lawsuits are complex legal cases that arise when an individual suffers a brain injury due to the negligence of another person or entity. These types of cases involve a wide range of legal issues and can be very challenging to navigate. The following are some frequently asked questions our personal injury…
Any blow to the head can cause a closed head injury, with the most-common type of closed head injury being a concussion.
A "traumatic brain injury" is an injury to the brain that disrupts its function. The Brain Injury Association of America defines it as "an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force". A "mild" traumatic brain injury involves a brief or no loss of consciousness. The individual may seem dazed or confused at the time of the injury. Symptoms may include headache, irritability, sleep disturbance, fatigue, memory issues or depression. The symptoms may last for days or persist for extended periods. A "moderate" traumatic brain injury involves a loss of consciousness from a few minutes to a few hours. The individual may experience confusion which lasts for days to weeks. Impairments of behavior, cognition and physician abilities may last for months or become permanent. A "severe" traumatic brain injury typically involves extended periods of unconsciousness lasting days to weeks. Victims of severe traumatic brain injury may make some recovery, but they typically suffer significant permanent impairments.
A closed head injury is a type of traumatic brain injury in which the brain is not exposed and no objects penetrate the bones of the head.
A traumatic brain injury is a unique type of injury because it is not readily visible. It is not like suffering a broken arm or facial laceration where the injury is immediately apparent. In order to substantiate your brain injury, medical records are the best proof so seek medical care. Medical testing may include CT scans, PET scans and MRI’s. Make sure that the results of these tests are included in your medical records. Once medical records are obtained, medical experts can testify about how the injury was sustained.