Though the term “brain injury” is frequently used in the world of personal injury cases, there are actually many different types of injury that fall under this umbrella. In fact, the label a person receives is largely dependent on exactly who their head was hit when the injury occurred. Keep reading to learn more, or simply contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now if you would like to request a free legal consultation.
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Caused by strong shaking or significant rotation of the head, diffuse axonal injury often occurs in a car accident in which physical forces cause the brain to lag behind the movement of the skull. The result is tearing in the tissues and structures of the brain. The torn nerve tissue can then disrupt the brain’s communication and chemical processes. Eventually, this leads to brain death.
Concussion
The most common type of brain injury, many people are under the mistaken belief that it is a minor head injury. The truth is that there is no such thing as a minor head injury – any injury to the brain is serious and has the potential for long-term complications.
Concussions are generally the result of force to the head. This could be anything from a gunshot, whiplash, violent shaking, or another type of force. A person can experience an open concussion or closed concussion. Due to the fact that concussions often do not show up on imaging scans, concussions are often diagnosed by excluding other options.
Penetrating Injuries
If an object penetrates a person’s skull and enters their brain, it will leave a trail of significant destruction behind. Objects such as bullets or nails can rip through the brain, damaging tissue and nerves. The object can become lodged or can go through the brain and out the other side. Penetrating injuries are some of the most serious of all brain injuries and frequently lead to death.
Locked-In Syndrome
A neurological condition, locked-in syndrome involves a patient being trapped in their brain. They can move their eyes but are otherwise unable to move at all. They are completely conscious and they can think normally, but they have no way to communicate. This can last forever or for a limited amount of time.
Call Your Southern California Attorney for Help with Brain Injuries
If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, then your next call should be to an experienced California attorney. When you reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707, we can determine who should be held accountable and how to best do that. Call now.
