Salem Head Injury Attorney

Concussion: A mild traumatic brain injury often caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head or body, leading to temporary confusion, headache, dizziness, and sometimes loss of consciousness. While most concussions resolve with rest, severe cases can have long-term effects.

Traumatic Brain Injury: A more severe form of head injury resulting from a violent blow or penetrating wound, causing brain dysfunction. TBIs vary in severity, with symptoms ranging from mild (concussion) to severe, potentially leading to long-term cognitive, physical, or behavioral impairments.

Skull Fracture: A break in the bone surrounding the brain, often caused by high-impact trauma to the head. Depending on the type and severity, skull fractures can result in neurological complications, bleeding, or damage to the brain.

Intracranial Hemorrhage: Bleeding inside the skull due to head trauma, leading to pressure on the brain. Types include subdural, epidural, or intracerebral hemorrhages, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical care to prevent brain damage or death.

Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI): This type of brain injury is caused by the brain rapidly shifting inside the skull due to violent shaking or rotational forces, resulting in widespread tearing of nerve fibers. DAI can lead to coma, persistent vegetative state, or severe neurological impairment.

Penetrating Head Injury: It happens when an object pierces the skull, damaging brain tissue. These injuries range from superficial wounds to severe trauma depending on the object’s size, velocity, and depth of penetration, often requiring immediate surgical intervention.