Closed Head Injuries

A traumatic brain injury can occur as part of a closed head injury and may cause the brain to swell. When the brain swells, the brain has no place to expand. This can cause an increased pressure within the skull. If the brain swells due to a closed head injury or traumatic brain injury and has no place to expand, this can cause brain tissues to compress, causing further brain injury. As the brain swells, it may expand through any available opening in the skull, including the eye sockets.

There are four specific types of closed head injuries: 1) Concussion; 2) Contusion; 3) Hematomas; and 4) Hemorrhage. Someone may appear to function well after suffering a closed head injury. However, if they are doing a task and you interrupt them, or give them more than one thing to do at the same time, they won't be able to do the task. This is one sign that a closed head injury or traumatic brain injury has occurred.

If you even suspect a closed head injury or traumatic brain injury, call your doctor immediately. Some indications of closed head traumatic brain injury include: Any loss of consciousness; changes in memory, concentration and attention. Your pupils should be equal in size and react equally to light. Your eyes should move together. If the pupils are not equal, or act independently, notify your doctor immediately.

The information found in this website is for limited general information only. Specific cases should be evaluated through direct consultation with an attorney. Due to complexities of the law, do not attempt to evaluate your case on your own.

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