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Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can occur as a result of many different incidents, including: Open Head Injuries Occur when the force of an object pierces the skull and damages the brain. Open head injuries can be caused bullets, or any other object that penetrates the skull.

Closed Head Injuries A closed head injury occurs when an outside force impacts the head, causing the brain to shift and collide with the inside of the skull. Falls and motor vehicle accidents most often cause closed head injuries.

Chemical Brain Injuries If certain chemicals or poisons enter the body, they can cause serious damage to brain cells, causing permanent damage to the brain. The most common chemicals and toxins that cause this traumatic brain injury are insecticides, carbon monoxide, and lead poisoning.

Infections If an infection is allowed to grow within the body, it can affect the brain, causing the brain to swell and become damaged from pressing against the inside of the skull.

Hypoxia If the body is deprived of oxygen for too long, it can cause serious damage to the brain because it is not receiving the oxygen it needs to stay alive.

Stroke If there is a blockage in the blood flowing to or from the brain, it can cause irreparable damage to brain cells, causing long lasting effects and disabilities.

Traumatic brain injuries are often misdiagnosed, or undiagnosed. Many times, the only people aware of the effects of the traumatic brain injury are the victim or their loved ones, who notice subtle changes or differences. Even mild brain injuries can have numerous, long lasting effects on the victim and their family. Common traumatic brain injury symptoms include:

Headaches
Memory Loss
Seizures
Fatigue
Depression
Dizziness
Poor Concentration/Attention
Confusion
Impulsiveness
Speech Problems
Problems Comprehending Things
Chronic Pain
Difficulty Controlling Bowels
Irritability

Traumatic brain injuries are life-changing events, and they can put extreme amounts of stress on both the victim and their family. If you or loved one have suffered a traumatic Brain Injury, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer near you, such as Broussard and Hart, LLC, of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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