Head Trauma
Head trauma or a head injury is defined as any injury that causes damage to a person’s head, scalp, or brain. Most head injuries are further categorized as open or closed. An open head injury is when a person is hit by an object that penetrates the scalp, skull, or brain. A closed injury is when a person is struck by an object in the head, but the object doesn’t penetrate through.
When a person sustains head trauma, they will usually have either a concussion (common traumatic brain injury) or a contusion (bruise located on the surface of the brain). Both a concussion and a contusion can be extremely severe and lead to life-threatening side effects for the sufferer if not immediately diagnosed and treated.
Head Trauma Side Effects
People who sustain head trauma or a serious head injury are likely to develop numerous mental, physical, and emotional side effects. These side effects may include, but are not limited to:
- loss of consciousness
- vomiting
- bleeding
- brain swelling
- brain bleeding
- brain hemorrhage
- chronic headaches
- seizure
- pupil dilation
- loss of coordination
- slurred speech
- confusion
- loss of memory
Head Injuries & Personal Injury Law
According to Florida personal injury law, any person who has sustained a serious head injury as a result of another person’s negligence may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect monetary compensation for their catastrophic injury. Before a person decides to file a personal injury lawsuit involving a head injury, it is a wise idea for him/her to consult with a skilled personal injury lawyer who is experienced in catastrophic injury cases.
If you have questions about a Tampa head injury case, do not hesitate to contact the Distasio Law Firm today for your initial consultation!
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