Head and Brain Injury Lawyer

While any personal injury can be devastating, injuries to the brain are consistently among the most dangerous and traumatic. Head and brain injuries fall into two categories: 1. closed head injuries; and 2. open head injuries. Closed head injuries differ from open head injuries in that there is usually little visual evidence that an injury has been sustained. Closed head injuries range from minor concussions to permanent brain damage. These injuries may be just as serious as open head injuries and are dually dangerous as they may go undetected for weeks. Complications resulting from a closed head injury may include distortion, concussion, and a general difficulty functioning.

Open head injuries, on the other hand, are caused by some kind of blow or trauma to the head that leaves an open wound. Open head injuries are usually accompanied by bleeding, skull fracture, unconsciousness, and a loss of breathing or pulse.

On its website, the Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of brain injury to include:

• Brief period of unconsciousness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears or a bad taste in the mouth
• Mood changes
• Memory or concentration problems

  If the injury is moderate to severe, the list of symptoms grows to include:

• Persistent headache
• Repeated vomiting or nausea
• Convulsions or seizures
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes
• Slurred speech
• Weakness or numbness in the extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Increased confusion or agitation
While there are many causes of head and brain injury, the most common causes include motor vehicle accidents (car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents) and falls.

Find Out If You Have A Head or Brain Injury Case

If you have suffered from a head or brain injury due to the neglect of another, you should talk to an experienced lawyer about your case.  Parker Scheer Lagomarsino lawyers have successfully negotiated and tried dozens of head, brain, and other personal injury cases, recovering millions of dollars for their clients.  Please contact us for a free confidential case review and receive a response within hours, or call toll free 866-414-0400. If you need a lawyer outside of Nevada, contact us for a referral.

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