Head and Brain Injuries
Every year 50,000 people die from traumatic brain injuries, while another 80,000 people face long-term disabilities as the result of brain injuries. A brain injury can occur when the head suffers from direct external trauma, such as striking a windshield during a
car accident, or the brain may become injured in a situation in which the head does not strike anything; rather it quickly accelerates/decelerates, which occurs during a whiplash injury.
The following briefly explains different types of brain and head injuries:
- Concussion or Contusion—Head injury which occurs when the brain hits the cranium and results in bruising.
- Anoxic brain injury—Brain injury that interrupts blood flow to the brain, which is caused by a lack of oxygen.
- Skull fracture—Brain injury where the bone that surrounds the brain is fractured, which may cause brain tissue damage.
- Contrecoup—Brain injury in which the brain moves and hits both sides of the skull.
People of all ages are at risk for brain injuries. These serious and life-altering injuries may be caused by:
Depending upon the severity and type of brain injury the victim suffered, his or her brain may be bruised or bleeding, and the tissue may be twisted or torn. Brain damage may take place at the time of the accident, but in some cases, brain damage may develop over time which is why it is so important to seek medical attention immediately, undergo necessary tests, and schedule follow-up appointments with your physician to further investigate your condition.
As the victim of an accident that resulted in a brain or head injury, you have rights, and should contact a Missouri brain injury attorney at Peterson & Associates today. We will aggressively represent you against the negligent party whose reckless actions caused your pain and suffering, and hold that party responsible for what they have done.
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Disclaimer
The Kansas and Missouri traumatic brain injury, coma, meningitis, brain stem injury, head trauma or other personal injury legal information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney-client relationship. Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee. Please contact a head injury attorney or traumatic brain injury lawyer for a consultation on your particular personal injury matter. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside the states of Kansas and Missouri.
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