Injuries of all kinds need to be taken very seriously, no matter what their cause. If the injury was caused by the negligence of another person or party, then that person needs to be held accountable for that act of negligence. Be sure to speak with a personal injury attorney if you or a loved one has been a victim of a serious injury to the head.
Right now we’d like to consider different kinds of head injuries that people can experience and why these kinds if injuries need to be taken so seriously.
Common Causes of Head Injuries
Regardless the kind of head injury you may experience, below are some of the most common causes of head injuries:
- Auto accidents
- Assaults/physical altercations
- Slips and falls
- Falling objects
- Contact sports
- Combat sports
No matter the cause, be sure to have a brain injury attorney on your side when you pursue legal action.
About Open Head Injuries
Open head injuries are head injuries in which the skull is punctured or penetrated. These kinds of injuries can be very serious given the amount of trauma that be be sustained to the skin, the cranium, and the brain.
About Closed Head Injuries
Closed head injuries are injuries in which the skull is not penetrated but trauma has been sustained to the brain. These kinds of injuries can be very serious as well, particularly if the trauma causes internal bleeding or the swelling of the brain, both of which require immediate attention.
About Scalp Injuries
Scalp injuries are injuries in which just the skin of the scalp is injured without penetrating the skull or affecting the brain. While these injuries may not seem that serious, considerable blood loss and disfigurement can result from these kinds of head injuries.
About Concussions
Concussions occur when the brain is rattled within the cranium, striking against the inside of the skull. You’ve likely heard a lot about concussions lately given all of the news coverage about poor physical and metal health experienced by former athletes from the NFL.
Why All Head Injuries Need to Be Taken Seriously
Whether it’s a scalp injury or an open head injury, it’s of the utmost importance that the injury be addressed as soon as possible. Doing so will help address immediate and potentially life-threatening concerns such as blood loss and brain swelling.
Yet brain injuries aren’t simply tissue damage. People who have experienced brain injuries have had to deal with psychological and physiological problems. Brain injuries have been known to affect moods, emotions, memory, speech, and other cognitive faculties. Victims of brain injury may also notice problems with motor skills and mobility, and these issues can last a lifetime.
How Our Legal Team Can Help
Our attorneys will hold the negligent party or parties responsible for their actions if they contributed to your brain injury. We will seek damages to cover medical bills, physical rehabilitation, psychological counseling, and other needs that you or your loved ones may have going forward. We are here for you and will fight for you with great diligence.
Speak With Our Personal Injury Attorneys
For more information about heard injuries and other matters related to injuries sustained as a result of another person’s negligence, be sure to contact our New Orleans, Louisiana personal injury attorneys today. Our entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve the best results in court.