Virginia Beach Head Trauma Lawyer

Head trauma is not to be taken lightly. Damage to the skull, the underlying muscle and other parts of the cranium can result in lifelong defects that require extensive rehab at significant cost. If you or a family member has recently suffered head trauma, you may need compensation to cover your expenses and huge loss of quality of life.

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers represents Virginians suffering from the after-effects of a head injury. Our brain injury lawyers work to get our clients the best possible outcome for their case, understanding that they may require lifelong care.

Sources of Head Trauma

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks incidences of head trauma and brain injury every year. According to its estimates, more than 1.7 million people suffer significant head trauma every year in the United States.  The primary causes are:

• Falls — Falls happen every day, and most people escape serious injuries from them. Some falls, however, have severe and long-lasting ramifications. Head trauma from falls accounts for 35 percent of all brain injuries annually. At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, we fight for people who have suffered head injuries in slip-and-falls caused by the negligence of others.

• Vehicle accidents — Americans, on average, suffer several car accidents over the course of their lifetime. Even a minor fender bender can create enough force to result in head trauma. As a result, motor vehicle accidents comprise 17.3 percent of all brain injuries.
• Blows to the head — The CDC survey tallies “struck by/against events,” a broad category of personal injury causes. Blows to the head account for more than 16 percent of traumatic head injuries. They are the leading cause of head trauma among children.
• Assaults — Most people consider an assault to be synonymous with a punch or kick, but an assault can be any unwanted physical contact with another person, so it comes in many forms. Assaults account for 10 percent of all brain injuries.

If you have been involved in any incident that is the fault of another person and believe you are suffering the effects of head trauma, you should contact an attorney about your injuries and pursue compensation.

Impact of Head Trauma

Head trauma refers to damage to the skull and the brain that it protects. The Brain Injury Association of America lists the potential consequences of head trauma, which include:

Major head trauma can lead to severe or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Both conditions may have serious and long-lasting implications for victims of car wrecks or slip and falls who suffer head trauma.

Severe brain injury is diagnosed after a loss of consciousness for 30 minutes or more and memory loss after an injury or a penetrating skull injury that lasts more than 24 hours. Sufferers’ symptoms range from the impairment of higher level functions to a coma. Survivors of a severe TBI can lose the function of their arms and legs, lose the ability to communicate properly and suffer a wide range of emotional problems. The damage from the head trauma may be permanent. It’s vital to make a recovery that reflects your long-term medical needs.

When a head trauma causes a loss of consciousness or confusion and disorientation for less than 30 minutes, the condition is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury. A mild TBI can cause a wide range of symptoms including severe headaches, mood swings, attention deficit, memory problems and difficulty comprehending.

If you have suffered a head injury, our lawyers suggest you get a detailed medical examination. The symptoms of a brain injury do not always show themselves from the outset but they may have a fundamental impact on your life.

Head trauma and the resulting TBI can lead to an inability to live independently, requiring permanent care and rehabilitation, which comes at significant cost.

Getting Help from a Virginia Beach Head Injury Lawyer

John Cooper and the legal team at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers have decades of experience working with clients who have suffered significant head trauma in Virginia and elsewhere. Of all the injuries you can suffer in an accident, brain injuries are among the most serious. A fracture usually heals. The brain is more fragile and you may be impaired for life. We understand the frustration and uncertainty that come with serious personal injuries, and our goal is to get you the best compensation possible.