No one is immune to traffic crashes. The causes of these accidents are diverse, encompassing weather, vehicle issues and reckless driving. When such incidents happen, victims can suffer from injuries that range from minor bruises to catastrophic head, brain or spinal injuries.
Penetrating brain injury
When an object breaks through a car crash victim’s skull, the penetrating injury can cause direct trauma or damage to their brain tissue. Unlike closed head injuries, penetrating brain injuries are life-threatening and often require emergency surgery to extract any objects and repair the brain.
These severe accidents may arise from shattered glass, flying debris during collisions or high-speed crashes.
Brain bleed
Brain bleeding can occur in any part of the victim’s brain artery. Since arteries deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells and tissues, a weakened vessel that tears and bleeds because of the head injury’s impact can cause blood accumulation anywhere between their brain and skull.
These blood clots can then put a heavy strain on the crash victim’s brain, which may cause symptoms like nausea and vomiting, seizures, slurred speech and/or loss of consciousness.
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
When a driver or passenger’s head shakes violently from a major crash, their brain can rotate inside the skull and cause their brain’s nerve fibers or “axons” to tear. Unlike localized brain injuries, a DAI can affect multiple areas simultaneously, which may cause the victim to fall into a coma or experience temporary or permanent physical and cognitive impairments.
Victims should seek justice for their catastrophic injuries
If you are suffering from the long-term effects of a head and brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you must consult with a lawyer who can advocate for your rights and help you seek maximum compensation for both your economic and noneconomic damages. This financial support can not only cover your medical costs and lost income but also help you move forward with your life.