Head and Brain Injury Causes
As a Personal Injury Law Firm in the Sacramento area, we know that many people suffer from brain or head injuries as a result of their accident. We also know how exhausting it can be trying to understand all the new terms and implications that come with a diagnosis.
This being so, I decided to give you a brief overview of brain/head injuries in my next couple of blogs. I hope that some of this information comes in handy and can help you see a clearer picture of what may have occurred during and as a result of your injury.
How it occurs...
A brain/head injury occurs from the brain compressing, twisting, or distorting inside the skull. This can happen when the skull hits an object, such as a windshield or the ground. Often bone, muscle and vertebrae tissue is also damaged in a severe head injury.
If the impact is strong enough, the accident can cause the skull to break and directly hurt the brain. This is often called a "traumatic brain injury".
Lastly, a brain/head injury can be caused even if there is no direct impact. In cases where there is rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head, the brain may be moved around in the skull, causing nerves to break and damage to the brain tissue. This type of injury is often found in severe whiplash.
I hope this gives you a clearer overview of what a brain/head injury is and how it happens. If you have been injured and have suffered a brain or head injury, please contact our law offices for help and advice.
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