HEAD INJURIES

The effects of a blow to the head can be shattering. Your whole life can change in an instant. No matter what the cause, an accident can leave you and your family having to deal with serious medical and legal issues. You need a tough personal injury lawyer to pursue all avenues of the law to get you the compensation you deserve. Although automobile accidents are the most common causes, head injuries can occur in bicycle or motorcycle wrecks, falls and sporting accidents.

The major types of head injuries include:

• Concussion - When the injury causes the victim to pass out for a short while or feel dazed and lose their balance or vision after the accident.
• Contusion - When the brain is bruised due to some bleeding in the brain causing swelling.
• Skull Fracture - When the skull cracks, possibly puncturing the brain tissue and causing bleeding or other injuries.
• Hematoma - When blood in the brain collects and clots directly after the injury or up to several weeks afterwards.

While most people recover from head injuries with no lasting effects, some lives are severely altered by damage to the head. The lasting effects of head injuries not only change the victim's life but also the lives of family and friends of the victim. He or she may be incapacitated for a long period of time or for life. Physical, cognitive and behavioral effects of head injuries can be significant, but with the proper care, most injury patients can recover completely.

Unfortunately, long term rehabilitation is extremely expensive and often not a viable option. An experienced and aggressive attorney can ensure you and your family receive the proper care you deserve and the monetary compensation you need for future rehabilitation. The right lawyer will understand that the effects of a head injury go far beyond the physical condition of the victim. The emotional effects of head injuries are often the most difficult to endure and even harder to quantify for compensation. The attorneys at Spingarn & Levy will do everything within the law to see your case to trial, if necessary, and vigorously and compassionately represent you and your family.