Brain Injury

Brain Injuries

Overview
Traumatic Brain Injury
Closed Head Injury
Brain Stem Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Coma
Seizures
Hemorrhage
Mild Brain Injury
Stroke
Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Phoenix, Arizona Brain Injury Attorneys

For more information about a specific kind of brain injury, please click on the heading.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury can result from a blow to the head in an auto accident, a slip and fall accident, or any of a number of accidental causes. It can also occur after surgery due to swelling and bleeding into the brain or bleeding around the brain. In many cases of traumatic brain injury, there is no outward sign that an injury has occurred.

Closed Head Injury

In a closed-head brain injury, there is no obvious sign of damage to the victim's skull, yet symptoms consistent with a brain injury occur. The victim may exhibit unusual behavior such as irritability, loss of taste or other senses, or loss of short-term memory. Coping with the life-changing consequences of a closed-head injury presents a great challenge for both the patient and family members, since injuries involving the brain can affect personal relationships, employment, and general enjoyment of life.

Brain Stem Injury

Some of the most serious brain injuries involve injuries to the brain stem, which is the lower part of the brain that passes through the opening at the base of the skull and merges with the spinal cord. Since signals from the brain to the rest of the body pass through the brain stem, injuries to this part of the brain can have life-changing consequences. Basic functions as alertness, tiredness, breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure can be affected, as can signals from the brain to the muscles.

Cerebral Palsy

Most people know that cerebral palsy is caused by oxygen deprivation during the labor and delivery process. In many cases, it is no one's fault. However, often there are warning signs during labor and delivery that should alert doctors and hospital staff to take measures to prevent oxygen deprivation during the labor process.

Coma

A coma is an extended period of deep unconsciousness. Unlike someone who is sleeping, a coma patient cannot be awakened. In most cases, a coma does not last longer than a few weeks. While many coma patients recover fully, others need extensive therapy and rehabilitation to recover physical and mental functioning.

Seizures

Seizures in children can be caused by brain injuries occurring at the time of birth. They can also be caused by metabolic conditions, by problems in the development of the child's nervous system, or by brain tumors.

Hemorrhage

A brain hemorrhage is an injury caused by bleeding inside the brain, between the brain and the membranes covering it, or between the membranes covering the brain and the skull. Symptoms of a brain hemorrhage may include confusion, weakness, numbness, loss of speech or vision, nausea, or loss of consciousness.

Mild Brain Injury

Perhaps this has happened to someone you love: They receive a blow to the head in a car crash or other type of accident. Perhaps they lose consciousness for a few moments, or feel dazed and confused after the accident. They are taken to an emergency room, where they are observed for a few hours and then sent home with no obvious signs of injury. In a few days, your loved one returns to school or work, feeling no lasting effects from the accident. However, for some people, this isn’t the end of the story.

Stroke

Strokes can affect both children and adults. Infantile hemiplegia can be caused by a disruption in blood flow to the brain during pregnancy, delivery, or during the first months of life. If the brain damage occurs before age two, it is considered cerebral palsy.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Surviving a severe head injury presents a challenge for both the patient and family members. At HPC, our lawyers serve as a hub of information for treatment facilities, doctors, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Our lawyers will serve as advisers and advocates in taking care of your immediate medical care needs while we seek the compensation to take care of you in the long run.

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Contact the Phoenix, Arizona brain attorneys at HPC today at 602.271.9344.

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