Brain injuries can include:
- Tearing of the delicate brain tissue, such as from a sudden impact;
- Bruising, caused by impact to the skull;
- Swelling; and
- Deprivation of oxygen, called anoxic brain injury.
Traumatic brain injury can cause:
- Coma;
- Concussion;
- Paralysis;
- Concentration and memory problems;
- Behavior and personality changes;
- Loss of senses, such as touch or smell;
- Depression and anxiety;
- Impaired speech and vision; and
- Seizures.
A head injury is often the result of an automobile accident, fall, sport accident, or other violent act. If you suffered a head injury on the job, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer will cover the medical care and expenses and, if a third party contributed, you may also be able to pursue a claim against that third party. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact the Law Office of Paul Houser, Jr. for a free consultation.
