Local Law Firms Home > Personal Injury Overview > Defective Product Injury > Head Injury A head injury may be defined as any injury leading to damage of your scalp, skull and/or brain. Head injuries may range from very minor to traumatically serious. There are two general types of head injuries; a closed head injury and an open head injury. A closed head injury happens when you receive a hard blow to the head, but it does not fracture your skull. It may be possible to have a closed head injury and not realize it. An open head injury is when you receive a hard blow to the head that either cracks open or penetrates your skull. Have you had a loved one received a brain injury as a result of a defective product? Our product liability lawyers can help your loved ones get compensated for their injury. Contact a product liability lawyer in your area for help. Types of head injuries include:
Closed head injuries may happen without you realizing you have been injured. However, head injuries are very serious and potentially dangerous if left unchecked. It is important to be aware of head injury symptoms and to watch for them if you think you or a loved one may have received a closed head injury. Head injury symptoms include: unequal sized pupils, severe headache, unconsciousness, clear or bloody fluid draining from nose, mouth, or ears, swelling about the area of the injury, confusion, drowsiness, changes in hearing, vision, taste, or smell, drop in blood pressure, behavioral changes, memory loss, paralysis, lack of coordination, seizures, language problems, or vomiting. The most common causes of head injuries in the US are traffic accidents, falls, physical assaults, sports injuries, and accidents at home or work. If you think you or a loved one has received a head injury, it is important to first call 911. If there is bleeding, apply firm even pressure to the wound with a clean cloth until the ambulance arrives. Do not try to move the person or examine the injury. Have you or someone you loved received a head injury due to a defective product? Our product liability lawyers are here to help. Contact a product liability lawyer in your area today. Did you know? |