Brain Injury Lawyer

When you think of a brain injury you probably think of the severe type that is common in the media. Where someone undergoes a drastic life change and they have to learn how to talk, how to walk, and do other functions most adults can do alone. The truth is that there are different types of brain injuries and the severity and treatment are going to greatly depend on the location and how the injury is acquired. 

The following information covers the different types of brain injuries and can be crucial to understanding a personal injury case involving a brain injury. 

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries 

Now, not every brain injury is going to be the same. There are various levels to each type and no matter the type seeing a doctor is important. 

Concussions 

A concussion is a minor brain injury that is caused by shaking, an impact to the head, or a sudden change in movement that causes the brain to hit the skull. Typically a concussion can’t be seen through image testing but it should still be treated seriously. A concussion can lead to headaches, problems concentrating, memory loss, or disorientation. These types of injuries can get even more dangerous if more than one is sustained over time or if a second one occurs before the first one heals. A second impact is often more serious and they have been labeled silent killers because of it. 

Brain Contusions 

This is when there is a bruise on the brain tissue. It is just like any other bruise because it is caused by the breaking and leaking of small blood vessels. When this is on your skin it isn’t that serious and it can be left alone. On your brain, however, it can cause a plethora of issues that mostly relate to a building of pressure. Just like concussions, a contusion can range dramatically from minor to extremely severe. On the severe side, they can cause the brain to swell and things like emotional distress or confusion. 

Penetrating Brain Injuries 

This is probably the one that most people think of. This is when some type of object pierces through the skull and makes contact with the brain. This contact can cause serious injury to a concentrated or large part of the brain. These injuries can be caused by something as easy as slipping and falling to a gunshot wound to the head.

Anoxic Brain Injuries

This type of injury is caused when the brain does not receive enough oxygen to operate properly. After about five minutes without proper oxygen brain cells begin to die and that is what causes the injury. Most often this is caused by some sort of blockage. A blockage can have many causes from serious trauma to a blood clot. 

If you or a loved one have suffered a brain injury then talking to a brain injury lawyer like Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols may be in your best interest.