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Oakland Closed Head Injury Attorneys
Oakland Closed Head Injury
Brain injuries that are particularly dramatic and result from distressing situations such as assault or car accident are generally treated immediately. Unfortunately, victims of closed head injuries often do not receive the same support. In many cases, the victims themselves may not even realize that they have been injured, making Oakland head injuries all the more dangerous.
Common Causes of Closed Head Injuries
- Sports-related head injuries
Football, hockey, rugby, and other active and occasionally violent sports can lead to concussions not only in the short-term but also long-term. New research on NFL players, for instance, suggests that veteran athletes essentially accumulate concussions over years due to small hits and tackles. In other words, it may not be that one "big event" leads to a head injury – it may be that the cumulative effect of repeatedly being hit leads to concussions. Closed head injuries may not fully manifest until months or even years later. - Lack of oxygen to the brain
Choking, asphyxiation, anemia, and even unusually low blood pressure can starve the brain of much needed oxygen. Depending on the duration and nature of the oxygen deprivation, a victim can experience mild-to-severe complications, including death. Closed head injuries caused by oxygen deficiency can manifest in odd ways. For instance, one person may lose parts of their memory. Another person may have difficulty sleeping and experience significant weight changes. A third person may exhibit a range of symptoms which can change over time as the injury changes or worsens. - Infections – viruses and other environmental agents
Exposure to toxic compounds, such as during an explosion accident, may also cause a closed head injury. Likewise, inhalation of unsafe levels of chemicals at a laboratory, industrial job, processing facility, or even at a nail salon can cause damage to the brain, as can viral infections, bacterial infections, and surgical errors.
Proving Your Closed Head Injury Case
A closed head injury can often be difficult for a plaintiff to prove was caused by a third party – such as a careless driver or manufacturer of an unsafe product. To be able to win your Oakland traumatic brain injury case, you will need to be able to prove other party’s negligence, omission, or other misbehavior that caused your head trauma.
A Skilled Oakland Closed Head Injury Lawyer Can Help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.4 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the U.S. Approximately a quarter of a million require hospitalization, and 52,000 of those people die. Brain injury victims deserve the best legal representation available to help them receive coverage to pay for costly hospital bills and medical treatment, as well as bringing parties who acted carelessly to justice. The Oakland closed head injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP, can provide a free, confidential case evaluation to those who have suffered a head injury or any other type of brain injury. Learn by calling us for a free consultation at (800) 610-1892.