When someone suffers an injury to the brain after an accident, it is referred to as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This type of injury can be quite severe and, according to our Connecticut injury lawyers, often occur after the following types of accidents:

• Car Accidents,
• Truck Accidents,
• Motorcycle Accidents,
• Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents, and
• Sport Accidents

There are several different types of traumatic brain injuries, and the effects of which can range depending upon the severity of the injury. Essentially, brain injuries typically involve the following:

Concussion

Concussions are caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. Though not a prerequisite of a concussion, a blow to the head may result in a loss of consciousness and lead to certain cognitive symptoms. Symptoms of a concussion may include headaches, confusion, dizziness, nausea, memory loss, fatigue, overstimulation from noise and light, sleeplessness, and ringing in the years. There is no specific cure for a concussion, but your doctor may tell you that you need to rest and restrict your activities until your brain has recovered.

Cerebral Contusion

A cerebral contusion involves a bruise to the brain tissue. The symptoms of a brain contusion can range from mild to severe, and some effects may be immediately apparent, while others may take some time to evidence themselves. A contusion is localized, while a concussion is more general in nature. Contusions generally result in a collection of blood outside of the blood vessel. They may cause swelling, generating a great deal of discomfort and many of the symptoms of a concussion.

Brain Penetration

Brain penetration involves some type of sharp object penetrating the brain. These injuries typically involve:

• Weapons, such as a gun or knife,
• Serious motor vehicle accidents that resulted in a fracture of the skull,
• Specific sports injuries, and
• Injuries due to some type of violent conduct.

The nature and extent of these injuries can be pretty vast depending upon the severity and location of the penetration.

Acquired Brain Injury

An acquired brain injury (ABI) results from damage to the brain caused by internal force such as a stroke, tumor, or other condition resulting from a lack of oxygen flow. Generally, there can be two types of APIs:

1. An anoxic brain injury: occurring when the brain does not receive any oxygen, and
2. A hypoxic brain injury: resulting from the brain not receiving enough oxygen.

These injuries can be complicated depending upon the nature and extent of the damage.

After a TBI

Brain injuries can be either mild, moderate, or severe, depending upon the nature and extent of the injury and the damage to the brain. If you are involved in an accident where you either have a head injury or are experiencing problems related to your head, you must seek immediate medical care and attention from the appropriate healthcare providers. That way, a proper course of treatment can be developed, which can help you get better as quickly as possible.

After a brain injury, you need to understand what you should and should not be doing. If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury, it is crucial to seek the advice and counsel of an experienced Connecticut brain injury attorney at the earliest possible moment. Our CT injury lawyers will be happy to speak with you to explain your rights at no cost or obligation.

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