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Traumatic brain injuries can occur in virtually any type of serious accident. Whether you were critically injured in a slip and fall, car accident, or suffered a work-related injury, when someone else’s negligence causes your injuries, you can hold them accountable. An experienced Portland traumatic brain injury lawyer at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC is prepared to assist you with your case today.
The type and severity of your traumatic brain injury will determine how much compensation you could be awarded. Here is more about some of the most common types of traumatic brain injuries to sue for and how to take action against the at-fault party.
Primary brain injuries generally refer to the time at which the injury occurs. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or slip and fall, and suddenly suffered catastrophic injury to your brain, this could be considered a primary brain injury as described by Johns Hopkins.
Secondary brain injuries occur after the primary brain injury. You cannot have a secondary brain injury without a primary brain injury. Typically, secondary brain injuries take time to evolve. When your condition deteriorates, and the chemicals, blood vessels, or tissues in the brain continue to die or stop working, your condition worsens.
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Closed brain injuries may not be as obvious as some of the other types of brain injuries. This is because there may be no break in the skull. Closed brain injuries are non-penetrating. Often, they occur when the brain moves around rapidly backward and forward the skull. When this happens, the blood vessels and brain tissue tear and bruise, causing serious injuries.
This is similar to the types of injuries a baby could sustain if they were shaken aggressively. It is crucial to obtain treatment for a closed brain injury as soon as possible. Otherwise, your condition could rapidly worsen and cause permanent damage or even death.
Penetrating brain injuries are some of the most serious types of traumatic brain injuries. Anytime there is a break in the skull, the injury could be considered open or penetrating. This may occur if you were involved in a commercial truck accident and a metal object flew through the windshield and went into your skull, or a shooter assaulted you and the bullet pierced through your skull.
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When the brain’s connecting nerve fibers are injured, the axons can be torn, causing the brain to shift and rotate within the skull, as described by the National Library of Medicine. These are commonly referred to as diffuse axonal injuries. People who suffer from DAI may wind up in a coma or suffer catastrophic and permanent brain damage. The damage to these connecting nerve fibers can be difficult to diagnose, as they may not be picked up on MRIs or CT scans.
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No matter what type of traumatic brain injury you sustained, if your life has been significantly affected by the accident or your subsequent injuries, you may be entitled to total compensation for your damages. You should not be forced to cover the costs if someone else’s recklessness is responsible for causing your traumatic brain damage.
A top-rated Portland injury lawyer from Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC can help you identify the liable party and hold them accountable to the full extent of the law. Discuss your opportunities for legal recourse further when you contact our office by phone or through our quick contact form and schedule a 100% free consultation as soon as today.
At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
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