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Fresno Brain Injury Overview
No one ever expects a Fresno brain injury to change their life. The suddenness of an accident in Fresno that causes brain injury often leaves an injury victim with serious physical, emotional, and financial challenges to overcome. The type of brain injury a person suffers depends on the severity of damage and the location of the injury. No matter what kind of brain injury an individual is affected by, the road to recovery is a long one. Thankfully, advancement in medical care and treatment for brain injury provides patients with many options.
Coup-Contrecoup Injuries
During impact blows that cause contusions in the brain, the head experiences a shockwave that travels through the brain tissue and causes a contusion on the opposite side of the brain. For instance, say you got hit in the head with a 2x4 on your forehead. You might suffer two contusions: one at the site of the impact and one at the back of the head. The shockwave can also sheer neural tissues, lead to the release of neurochemicals, and fray other brain structures.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
It is difficult to imagine that a person would rapidly or aggressively shake a baby, but unfortunately, this does happen. Tragically, some individuals result to this type of abuse as a way to make a baby stop crying. Shaken baby syndrome refers to severe brain damage that is caused by a person shaking a baby in this manner. Brain damage caused by shaken baby syndrome can lead to seizures, comas, long-term loss of function, and even death in certain circumstances. The shaking can damage blood vessels and cause the actual skull to bleed and rupture. Brain cells can be compressed and distended, leading to swelling, loss of function, and seizures.
Penetration Damage
A Fresno penetration brain injury can cause not only direct acute damage but also additional injuries through the shearing and rupturing of neural tissue in the brain. The vast majority of bullet related penetration brain injuries lead to death (91%). However, depending on the circumstances, individuals can survive even extremely traumatic brain injury damage.
Fresno Brain Injury Accountability
The Fresno personal injury law firm of Estey Bomberger can work with you to ensure that your rights are protected and that you or your loved one receive compensation from negligent parties. Our Fresno severe brain injury attorneys will investigate whether multiple parties contributed to your brain injury or your loved one's brain injury. For a complete and free case evaluation, contact us today at (800) 610-1892.