At one time, a “minor concussion” was thought to be no big deal. Today, doctors know that not only are concussions a major injury, but it is also a type of traumatic brain injury and should be taken seriously by both doctors and patients. Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are responsible for long-term symptoms, disability, and other issues among patients.
Closed-head trauma, another name for traumatic brain injury, is often overlooked after an accident because, at first glance, nothing appears to be wrong. If you are the victim of a TBI, you should take immediate steps to have it assessed and treated by a doctor, and then seek legal help from an experienced traumatic brain injury attorney. There are numerous causes of traumatic brain injuries in Fort Washington, but these are some of the most frequent. Schedule a consultation to learn more and begin filing your claim for compensation.
Anything that impacts the skull can cause a TBI. The impact can come from outside of the skull, such as the windshield in a car accident, or from the inside, like the brain itself. A concussion results when the brain impacts the inside of the skull. TBIs in Fort Washington most often result from high-speed injuries, including:
Penetrating trauma, whether from a bullet or bone fragments, causes a different type of traumatic brain injury. These injuries are due to actual physical damage to the brain tissue and cause dramatic changes to the individual’s function.
The short-term effects of a traumatic brain injury can include headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and temporary unconsciousness. No matter the original cause, the long-term effects of a TBI in Fort Washington may be profound and include:
If the trauma causes physical damage to the brain, the patient can suffer sensory loss, such as vision or hearing, inability to walk or move, and, in the most severe cases, they can become paralyzed or die. TBIs and closed-head trauma can be cumulative, meaning that once someone has had a head injury, the next such injury may be more severe, even if the accident is not as serious.
Whatever type of accident causes a traumatic brain injury, the results can be severe and long-lasting. Victims deserve compensation for their injuries now and for any future care they may need. Our attorneys at Friedman Schuman Layser have more than four decades of experience in getting clients the compensation they need after a serious head injury.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of an accident due to someone else’s negligence in Fort Washington, schedule a consultation with our legal team.
