Key Points A contrecoup injury is a brain bruise on the side opposite the impact. A coup injury is a bruise directly under the point of impact. One blow can cause both, a pattern called coup-contrecoup. Symptoms can appear hours or days later, so follow up with a physician often. A contrecoup injury is a …
When thinking about injuries resulting from something like a workplace accident or a fender-bender, most people’s minds might jump to a broken wrist or a bit of whiplash. While these sorts of injuries are no joke, there are, unfortunately, many more serious injuries that can occur, such as brain injury. Brain injuries can have long-lasting …
There are many ways in which a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could occur. For instance, if you hit your head during a serious car accident, you may be suffering from a mild or severe brain injury. These injuries need immediate medical attention and may require long-term care. To receive compensation for your injuries, you must …
While a less severe injury like a twisted ankle or sprained muscle can be easily treated and dealt with at a workplace, more severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have lifelong effects and most certainly require a lawyer to help when seeking compensation. If you have suffered a brain injury stemming from an …
According to data by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were more than 60,000 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) related fatalities in 2020 alone. TBIs are a devastatingly serious injury that require a high level of care and attention when dealing with financial and health care repercussions. TBI victims often have a reduced quality of …
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are extremely serious, often requiring medical attention and hospitalization. The costs to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries can be extremely expensive, especially if the victim requires ongoing care, such as therapy. These injuries may also be exacerbated by a lack of adequate treatment. To receive compensation for a traumatic brain …
Victims of traumatic brain injuries know how devastating these injuries can be. TBIs can leave their victims with months and even years of treatments and rehabilitation, often with intense pain. Plus, they might be stressed trying to pay bills that keep piling up. While it might seem easier to deal with this yourself rather than …
