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Head Injuries
Head injuries can result from construction accidents, automobile accidents, or slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of head injuries in the United States, especially among children and the elderly. Head injuries are devastating for sufferers and their families because these injuries can lead to brain damage.
Types of Head Injuries
Like most injuries, head injuries can be mild or very severe. The type of head injury will usually determine the physical side effects of the sufferer. Head injuries are broken into 4 separate categories: concussion, brain contusion, skull fracture, and hematoma.
A concussion is a quick, jarring injury to the brain. When a person sustains a concussion, he/she may go unconscious for a short period of time. After the injury, the person may feel dizzy, unbalanced, or confused. These symptoms tend to go away within a few days.
A brain contusion is a bruise to the brain. When the brain is bruised, it may bleed, which can cause it to swell. Brain contusions can be severe if not immediately detected and can lead to lasting brain damage.
A skull fracture is a crack to the skull. When the skull is fractured, jagged or loose bone edges may cut into the brain, and cause bleeding and/or swelling.
A hematoma is bleeding in the brain which collects to form a blood clot. The blood clot then forms a small to large bump. A hematoma may go undetected for days to weeks. Hematoma sufferers often feel dizzy or unbalanced. They may also vomit frequently or have daily headaches. These symptoms can last from weeks to a year, depending on the severity of the injury.
Head Injury Consequences
After a person sustains a head injury, he/she may feel nauseous or dizzy. If the head injury is mild, these symptoms will go away after a short period of time. If the person sustained a serious head injury such as a skull fracture, contusion, or hematoma, he/she can have problems with his/her memory, concentration, and coordination. In severe cases, a head injury can lead to permanent brain damage, which can change the sufferer's quality of life forever.
Long term head injury side effects can only be detected through continual medical observation and treatment. In time, the medical attention needed to treat the head injury can lead to large financial loss for most victims and their families. However, if the injury was caused by third party negligence, the victim may be able to recover financial damages for their physical impairment, lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Personal Injury Law
When a person sustains an injury due to another's negligence, the person is entitled to monetary compensation. New York personal injury law safeguards head injury victims by allowing them to file a suit against the negligent party to recover funds for their physical injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma. The best step a head injury victim can take is to speak with a reputable personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney can evaluate the victim's case, inform the victim of his/her rights, and guide the victim through the legal process.
Long Island Personal Injury Attorneys
If you have sustained physical or emotional damages due to an injury that was caused by another person's negligence, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. A New York personal injury attorney can help you seek financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, L.L.P, is a New York personal injury law firm that has successfully represented numerous head injury victims. The attorneys at Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn are skilled litigators who will vigorously fight for you and your best interests. At the law office of Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, our attorneys provide our personal injury clients with aggressive legal counsel, up-to-date resources, and timely communications.
If you have suffered due to another person's recklessness, call our Long Island attorneys today at 631-928-8000.
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