Causes of Brain Injuries - Indiana Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

We at the Indianapolis office of Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC are well versed in the many different causes of brain injuries. We focus our knowledge, skill, and experience on helping individuals and families deal with the legal and medical ramifications of a brain injury.

It can be obvious when a head injury occurs. Often, an object strikes the head, leaving the victim bleeding, in pain, and requiring stitches or other surgical intervention to repair the physical wound. However, a traumatic brain injury can occur even without any object striking the head. Sudden acceleration or deceleration are two of the main causes of brain injuries. These occur when a sudden change in speed causes the brain to move within the skull.

Many different accident situations or incidents can be the cause of a traumatic brain injury. Some of the accident matters include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Diving accidents
• Product liability situations (such as vehicle defects or a roof crush in a rollover)
• Airplane injury (caused in a crash or other accident on a plane)
• Construction accidents (highway and construction projects, including accident involving falling objects)
• Slip and fall (premises liability)

Hypoxia

Hypoxia is the medical term for the lack of oxygen in the blood. By failing to have an adequate amount of oxygen in the blood, the brain is deprived and begins to shut down. A hypoxic situation can be the result of a number of causes, such as trauma, medical malpractice, negligence or a medical overdose. Hypoxia is also often related to brain injuries at birth.

For a free initial consultation to discuss the causes of brain injuries and the issues related to them, contact an attorney at Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC today. We can provide you with the information you need to fully understand your legal rights concerning the accident that caused your brain injury.