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Fresno Closed Head Injury
Just because a blow to the head does not crack the skull or lead to immediate, visible symptoms doesn't mean severe damage has not been done – or will ultimately result. This is what makes closed head injuries so serious. Brushing off a bump on the head after a Fresno car accident could lead to more serious health problems later if you have suffered a closed head injury. As a type of acquired brain injury, a closed head injury involves harm to the brain and brain structures caused by non-genetic, non-degenerative forces.
Anoxia and Hypoxia
In anoxic brain injuries, the neural tissue fails to receive adequate oxygen. Sometimes metabolites or neurotoxins prevent the blood from oxygenating enough to nourish these tissues. Sometimes, a lack of oxygen to the body itself may be responsible. For instance, if a person asphyxiates or suffers weakened airflow due to an allergic reaction, the brain's supply of oxygen will obviously be limited. The longer the oxygen deprivation, the more severe and global the brain damage will likely be.
Hypoxic brain injury involves partial anoxia – in other words, the brain gets some oxygen, but just not enough. Fresno closed head injuries can result from heart attacks, strokes, exposure to toxic elements, near drowning, head and neck trauma, electrical shock, obstruction of the airway or lungs, crushing injuries, and choking.
Legal Challenges for Closed Head Injury Victims
In personal injury law, the plaintiff (injured party) strives to show that the defendant or defendants (responsible party or parties) did something or failed to do something that contributed or caused them harm that required medical intervention.
In some types of Fresno closed head injury cases, it's relatively easy to pinpoint who might be to blame. In other cases, the cause of the injury may be far removed in time from the symptoms. For instance, say you got into a fender bender on the road to Sacramento. You might have noticed a stiff neck but nothing more. Perhaps you drove away and "let it go." Months later, however, you find that you are getting regular headaches, mood disturbances, and changes in sleep patterns. A probing investigation reveals that you suffered a minor concussion, and you believe that the fender bender caused it.
Legal Solutions for Closed Brain Injury Accident Victims
Individuals suffering from closed head injury and family members of these individuals are faced with many challenges after a serious accident occurs. To ensure that proper compensation is obtained to offset steep medical bills, lost wages, and other losses associated with a closed head injury, you and your family may want to consider contacting an experienced Fresno closed head injury attorney. At Estey & Bomberger LLP, our lawyers are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (an honor that fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys receive), and we can provide a confidential and free case consultation about your Fresno closed head injury. Call us today at (800) 610-1892.