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Tampa Brain Injury Lawyer Explains the Types of Traumatic
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects
more than 5 million Americans today, costing the country
more than $56 billion a year. Traumatic brain injury
survivors often need permanent help in their daily activities
because they have been left with significant cognitive,
communicative, and behavioral disabilities.
Once you understand these physical,
mental, and financial implications, it’s apparent
that anyone suffering from a traumatic brain injury
from a car accident or other catastrophe should consult
a Tampa brain injury attorney as soon as possible. A
Tampa personal injury
attorney from Clark and Martino, P.A., has the experience
and resources you need to ensure you receive the maximum
settlement possible in your case.
For example, the Tampa personal injury
attorneys at Clark and Martino, P.A., have access to
medical experts who will accurately diagnose a traumatic
brain injury, and then explain the injury to a courtroom.
Oftentimes, the public does not understand the true
nature of traumatic brain injuries because these injuries
are “invisible” at first. To illustrate
how traumatic brain injuries can be unseen yet devastating,
here are some examples of the different ways a brain
can be damaged:
Closed Head Injury
A closed head injury occurs in several
ways, but the common thread among closed head injuries
is that brain damage takes place without any penetration
to the skull. A closed head injury or closed brain injury
may be the result of:
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A blow to the head, such as the head hitting a windshield
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A jolt to the head, such as whiplash
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A shaking of the head, as seen in shaken baby syndrome
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A loss of oxygen or blood to the brain that causes
brain tissue to die, such as during a heart attack
or stroke
In a closed head injury, there is both
primary and secondary brain damage. Most primary damage
is caused by the brain bumping against the inside of
the skull. As the brain bounces inside the skull, tissue
is damaged with bruising, blood clots, contusions, tears,
cuts, and sheared nerves. Secondary brain damage occurs
later, such as brain swelling, pressure in the skull,
seizures, fever, and more.
Penetrating Head Injury
A penetrating head injury occurs when
an object, such as shrapnel, pierces the skull and enters
brain tissue. In a penetrating head injury, there is
damage to specific brain parts, as opposed to the “overall”
damage caused by a closed head injury. The localized
damage of a penetrating head injury occurs along the
path the object travels through brain tissue. Symptoms
of a penetrating brain injury depend on what part of
the brain is damaged.
To receive a free consultation from
an experienced Tampa
brain injury attorney at Clark and Martino, P.A.,
please call us at 1-888-868-5615. We’ll be glad
to discuss your case so that you can be well-informed
about your rights as a brain injury victim.
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