New Castle Brain Injury Lawyer

It goes without saying that brain injuries are among the most serious types of injuries. Every year, approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and brain injuries remain a leading cause of permanent disability and death for children and young adults.

Our legal team at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George has decades of personal injury experience handling TBI cases on behalf of individuals and families who have been directly affected by a brain injury. Our New Castle brain injury attorneys are known for trying traumatic brain injury cases—and winning the results their clients need. Since 1933, our law firm has recovered more than $200 million in compensation for our clients, and our lawyers are prepared to help you fight for the maximum compensation you are owed.

At LGKG, we truly care. Call (724) 576-8855 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation!

What is the Difference Between Traumatic & Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries?

There are several different types of brain injuries, but these are generally categorized as either traumatic or non-traumatic:

• A non-traumatic brain injury is one that occurs as a result of congenital, degenerative, or hereditary factors, as well as those resulting from birth injuries and internal factors, such as oxygen deprivation or pressure from a tumor.
• A traumatic brain injury (TBI), on the other hand, is a type of acquired brain injury, meaning it happened after birth due to outside factors.

TBIs are further classified as either “open-head” or “closed-head” injuries. An open-head brain injury is one in which there is physical damage to the skull, whereas a closed-head brain injury involves internal damage to the brain without the presence of physical damage to the head or skull.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Some examples of open-head and closed-head TBIs include:

• Brain bleeds
• Concussions
• Contusions (bruises)
• Coup-contrecoup injuries
• Diffuse axonal injuries
• Hematomas (epidural, subdural)
• Hemorrhage
• Lacerations on the brain
• Skull fractures
• Penetrating injuries

Even a seemingly “minor” brain injury, such as a concussion, can have significant, long-lasting effects.

What are the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries?

While some brain injuries are immediately obvious, such as penetrating injuries, others are more difficult to spot. This is especially true of closed-head TBIs where there is no visible damage to the head, face, skull, or scalp. It is important that you know the signs of a brain injury so that you can seek immediate medical attention for yourself or someone else who has sustained a suspected TBI.

Some of the most common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include:

• Loss of consciousness
• Persistent or worsening headache
• Drowsiness and fatigue
• Nausea, with or without vomiting
• Loss of coordination, motor control, and balance
• Short- and long-term memory loss
• Inability to remember the event that led to injury
• Difficulty speaking/slurred speech
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Changes in sleeping patterns
• Mood swings
• Irritability, anxiety, and new or worsened depression
• Difficulty concentrating

If you notice any of these or other TBI symptoms in yourself or someone else after a known or suspected head injury, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. It is absolutely critical that anyone who may have suffered a brain injury receives prompt medical treatment.