Brain Injury Attorneys
Dallas Personal Injury
Where injury to the head is apparent, such as in skull fractures, blows to head, bleeding, and swelling, CT scans are used to determine how much damage has been sustained. In other cases where there are no visible outward signs, patient history along with neuropsychological testing are the main routes used to determine whether the patient sustained traumatic brain injury. If you have been in a Dallas accident where there was an injury to your head you need to be aware of the symptoms of traumatic brain injury listed below. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms seek medical attention immediately. The personal injury lawyers at Carabin and Shaw can help you if your injuries were due to the negligence of another.
Traumatic Brain Injury occurs when the brain rapidly accelerates or decelerates, such as in an automobile crash. The resulting force causes the brain to strike the hard skull with enough force to bruise the brain and sometimes create small tears in brain tissue. Swelling, which is a normal part of the healing process, poses a major problem to brain injuries. The brain is tightly encased in the skull leaving little room for the swelling. The pressure from the swelling can damage the structures in the brain responsible for breathing control and heart rate.
If you have been in a Dallas automobile accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or have had a sports injury you should be aware of the signs of Traumatic Brain Injury:
- Frequent headaches
- Unusually and easily fatigued
- Easily angered or irritated
- Become depressed easily
- Frequent night waking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Easily distracted
- Difficulty completing tasks
If you have been in an accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Another type of brain injury called anoxic brain injury occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain has been cut off for too long causing damage. These types of brain injury are more commonly seen in diving and swimming accidents, surgical complications, and any accident that causes the supply of oxygen to be cut off from the brain for an extended period of time.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic or anoxic brain injury due to the negligence of others call the offices of Carabin & Shaw today. We serve the injured of Dallas, and we can help you understand your rights and guide you through the next steps in your case. Brain injuries are often devastating to families and major medical expenses are often the reality of such injuries. Let our experience get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call our offices today to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
