Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious and common type of personal injury that impacts brain function. TBIs affect more than two million people each year and can be caused by many types of accidents, such as car crashes, sports-related concussions, or falls.

If you have suffered from a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you may need legal help with your recovery. If you do, don’t hesitate to reach out to the lawyers at The Nye Law Group. We’re here to help you get compensated when someone else is careless.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) includes any injury in which an external force causes disruption in normal function in the brain, such as motor function, sensory function, and cognition. A TBI can be classified as either open or closed. Open head injuries are those in which the skull is penetrated, while closed head injuries occur when there is no penetration of the skull.

Negligence, or carelessness from another party, can lead to a devastating head injury. When this happens, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. Your lawyer can help you determine who’s at fault for your brain trauma and document the severity of the trauma you’ve suffered. That may be key in protecting your funds from dismissal.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain injuries cover a wide range of injury types, all of which can impact your brain function. This trauma can make even everyday tasks feel impossible. Below is a sample of the types of brain injuries you may have suffered, any of which may be grounds for a lawsuit depending on your case:

• Concussion – A mild TBI in which the initial loss of normal function is brief and has no lasting effects. However, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a person will have continuing issues following a concussion until days after the injury occurs.
• Contusion – An area on the brain which has been bruised. This can cause problems with movement or speech for hours to days following the initial injury.
• Fracture – A break in one of the bones that make up your skull (cranium). This can be caused by a direct blow to the head or rapid acceleration-deceleration, like in car crashes.
• Hematoma – A mass of clotted blood that forms between tissues and organs. This can cause increased pressure on the brain and lead to long-term damage if not treated quickly.
• Laceration – A cut or tear in the brain tissue that is caused by a sharp object. It can be open or closed and may require surgery to repair.

Many types of TBIs are silent injuries that do not have any immediate symptoms. This is why it is important for people who have suffered head trauma to be monitored closely for the first few days after the injury occurred. Common symptoms of TBIs include headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or vertigo as well as sensitivity to light or noise.

Get the Right Attorney After a Brain Injury

At The Nye Law Group, we have a history of helping personal injury victims receive the compensation that they deserve after suffering from an accident. Our lawyers have worked on complicated cases in many different areas, including personal injuries, medical malpractice, and product liability cases.

We seek to get justice for our clients, starting with our first free consultation. If you’re ready to speak with an attorney about your injuries, call us today at 704-285-6319 or reach out through our online contact form below for more information.