Types of Brain Injuries - Brain Injury Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, it is essential that you get in touch with an attorney that can effectively advise you of your legal rights and help you get the medical attention you require. At the law office of Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC, we utilize a vast network of resources and a highly knowledgeable staff, which includes a doctor-lawyer, in order to thoroughly handle your issues regarding brain injuries.

The severity of brain injuries can vary according many different factors, such as the type of accident or the age of the victim. Though the brain is protected by the skull, it is still fragile and vulnerable to injury resulting from a range of causes, including an accident or medical condition. Some of the types of brain injuries that may occur include:

• Frontal lobe injury (which tends to cause personality changes)
• Bleeding in the brain
• Bruising in the brain
• Subdural hematoma
• Subarachnoid bleeding
• Coup and contracoup injuries
• Brain swelling
• Shearing injuries
• Bleeding injuries (where bleeding outside the tissue compresses the brain)
• Skull fracture

Loss of Consciousness

Contrary to popular belief, a brain injury can be sustained without the victim losing consciousness. It is important that an individual that is suspected of having a head injury be examined by medical personnel even if he or she did not lose consciousness.

Post-Concussive Syndrome

Even with a mild brain injury, an individual may experience long lasting effects that have an extensive impact on his or her life. Frequently the side effects occurring after a head injury can be attributed to post-concussive syndrome. This syndrome may last days, weeks, months, or even years after the head injury was initially sustained.

Contact a lawyer at Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC today to discuss these and other types of brain injuries. We are dedicated to helping our injured clients and their families deal with the injuries and the legal matters that stem from the accident or incident. A free initial consultation is offered.