Accidents can have a wide-ranging impact, causing injuries ranging from minor bumps and scrapes to more severe conditions like bone fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Among these injuries, those affecting the brain are particularly daunting, as they often lack the same potential for recovery as other organs in the body. While organs like the liver may partially regenerate after a traumatic event, the brain does not always possess the same remarkable ability. 

If you or a loved one have experienced a head injury due to a traumatic accident, it is crucial to seek legal guidance. Our team of experienced injury lawyers is here to offer free, friendly advice tailored to your specific case. Call us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 to discuss your situation and explore your options.

Brain injuries have the potential to develop from a wide variety of unfortunate events. Some of the most common causes of brain damage include:

• Oxygen Deprivation: Oxygen deprivation can result from a traumatic event. While many people associate oxygen deprivation with drowning, trauma can knock someone unconscious and potentially render them incapable of breathing. Trauma can also develop during a surgical procedure if a patient loses access to a steady oxygen supply. Without a reliable source of oxygen, the brain’s various cells and tissues lack a vital nutrient required for survival.
• Workplace Injuries: People have the potential to suffer brain injuries at work. Something as simple as a slip and fall injury can lead to someone striking their head on the floor, and this blunt force trauma can lead to a fractured skull, brain contusion, and even intracranial bleeding. Furthermore, someone who operates heavy machinery at work risks suffering an even wider variety of brain injuries.
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Motor vehicle accidents, including auto and motorcycle accidents, are among the most common causes of head and brain injuries in the medical field. When people operate a motor vehicle, their seatbelt restrains their body from moving suddenly with an abrupt change in momentum. On the other hand, their head is not strapped in. The skull is free to move on top of the neck and has the opportunity to strike the steering wheel, dashboard, or window in a motor vehicle accident. Even motorcycle riders that wear a helmet have the potential to hit their head on the pavement with extreme force. This kind of trauma can lead to devastating brain injuries.

Patients with a brain injury are prone to developing several chronic complications and comorbidities. Understanding these common signs can lead to faster recognition of potential brain damage. Common complications of a head or brain injury include:

• Loss of Motor Function: The brain uses a complex set of neurons to receive and communicate commands to various body parts through the spinal cord. If these neurons are damaged, patients may lose the ability to move certain limbs or body parts in specific directions. Even if the spinal cord is intact, damage to particular motor neurons can harm a patient’s overall health and quality of life.
• Loss of Sensory Function: The brain also relies on a network of neurons to receive sensory input from various parts of the body. These sensations transmit body parts’ temperature, pressure, and location in space. These neurons help the body to respond to multiple stimuli and coordinate movements in space. Damage to these neurons can make it difficult for patients to react to situations they cannot feel.

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The causes of traumatic brain injuries can vary greatly, reflecting the diverse nature of the injuries themselves. If you or someone you care about has been involved in an accident and has subsequently suffered a head or brain injury, we urge you to contact our skilled Fair Oaks brain injury lawyers. Contact us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 to receive free, friendly advice. With our extensive experience dating back to 1982, our legal team has been dedicated to assisting individuals with brain injuries in seeking compensation for their damages.

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