Anatomy of a Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion
There are many types of traumatic brain injuries, including closed head injuries (in which the brain is not penetrated), open head injuries (in which the brain is penetrated by a foreign object), and brain bleeds or hematomas. Some injuries can cause a short-term loss of consciousness, a long-term loss of consciousness such as a coma, or may involve no loss of consciousness at all.
A “concussion” is one of the most common subtypes of traumatic brain injury. The usual mechanism of injury resulting in a concussion occurs when the head is thrown back and forth, and the brain also moves back and forth within the skull (also called a ‘coup contrecoup’ injury). This violent movement within the hard confines of the skull can cause serious injury to both points of impact on the brain. It should be noted that a person’s head does not need to physically strike anything for a serious brain injury to occur.
Signs of concussion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be read here.
We Can Help with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Law Cases
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by the negligence of a third party, you should not have to face the recovery process alone. At GLP Attorneys, we have extensive experience dealing with brain injury cases and the many complex facets of these cases. We have developed relationships with leading experts in the fields most critical to brain injury recovery (neurosurgeons, vocational experts, investigators, economists, etc.) and we understand how to work with these experts to maximize your recovery.
Finding the right legal team is critical because the effects of a traumatic brain injury can last a lifetime. At GLP Attorneys, we are familiar with new developments in the brain injury field, such as “double impact” syndrome and the investigation and documentation of potential pituitary gland damage. Our legal teams work directly with psychologists and neurologists specializing in treating and documenting brain injuries. We bring our collective experience and past successes to every traumatic brain injury case within the firm.
If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury, call one of our specializing attorneys for a free legal consultation to discuss how GLP Attorneys can assist.
