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A head
injury, or traumatic brain injury, is any type of trauma
to the head that results in an injury to the skull,
brain or scalp. When hiring a personal injury attorney
to represent a person who has suffered a traumatic head
injury, it is necessary that the attorney have
specialized knowledge of head injuries. The team of
St. Louis Head Injury Lawyers at Brown & Crouppen
knows how to handle head injury
cases, and understands the unique problems of a head
injury victim.
Head
injuries can range from mild to severe brain injuries,
and can be classified as closed-head injuries, or
open-head injuries. An open-head injury is when the
object that has made contact with the head breaks
through the skill and enters the brain. Trauma is the
leading cause of death in the United States for people
between the ages of 1 and 44, and it is the third
leading cause of death overall. Statistics show that
there are approximately 2 million brain injuries
reported each year in this country, and of those, more
than 51,000 were fatal, and 20-30 percent of the
surviving victims suffered permanent, irreversible
disabilities.
Car
accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries in the
U.S., and most of the accidents are due to negligence.
If negligence is the cause, the victim may be entitled
to recover all their damages, including all current and
future medical costs, property damage, pain and
suffering, loss of current and future earnings, loss of
enjoyment and in some cases, punitive damages. The
victim’s family may also be entitled to be compensated
for damages if members are forced to change their
lifestyle in order to care for the loved one
The
most common types of head injuries are:
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Concussion:
an alteration of consciousness, transient or
prolonged, due to a blow to the head that may be
followed by transient amnesia, vertigo, nausea, and
weak pulse.
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Anoxic brain injury:
caused when the oxygen supply to the brain is cut off.
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Traumatic brain injury:
results from rapid acceleration and deceleration of
the brain, including shearing (tearing) of nerve
fibers, contusion (bruising) of the brain tissue
against the skull, brain stem injuries, and edema
(swelling).
Through experience and education, the attorneys of Brown
& Crouppen are able to expertly evaluate traumatic brain
injuries and successfully pursue claims on behalf of the
injured plaintiff. When you need the support of a strong
team of legal professionals, please
contact us via e-mail or call Toll Free:
866-991-4700. |
