What Are The Most Common Types Of Brain Injury?

Posted in Our Blog,Traumatic Brain Injuries on November 8, 2016

It goes without saying that you never want to suffer any type of brain injury. Not only can this impact your life in many ways, but the cost of treatment can quickly add up.

There are many types of brain injury, all of which require immediate medical attention. The sooner you are examined by a medical professional the greater chance you have of making a full recovery.

Bruising of the brain is one of the most common types of injury, as this often occurs as the result of a car accident, slip and fall or during a sporting event.

To go along with bruising, these types of accidents can also lead to bleeding in the brain.

Tearing is another common type of brain injury. With this, the nerve system of the brain is typically damaged, which can lead to a variety of health concerns throughout the entire body.

While not always the case, many brain injuries are accompanied by swelling. While this is all part of the natural healing process, there’s a problem with this: There is no room for the brain to swell. As a result, pressure builds up and the end result can be severe impairment and even death.

Understand that brain injuries are serious is important and usually very expensive to treat. You need to receive medical attention if you have reason to believe you’ve suffered this type of injury.

Your health should always come first, but don’t overlook the fact that you may be able to receive compensation for an injury caused by negligence. An attorney can provide you with more information.