Head Injury Lawyers-Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Head injuries are among the most serious personal injuries because of the potential for brain damage due to sustained trauma. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, trust DiSandro & Malloy—experienced head injury lawyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We can help you fight for the compensation that you are legally entitled to receive!
Types of Head Injuries
Head injuries range in severity and come in a variety of forms. Generally, a head injury is any trauma to the head that results in skull, scalp, or brain injury. These can be classified as closed and open injuries. Open-head injuries refer to when an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain. A closed-head injury results from a blow to the head wherein the impact did not break the skull.
At DiSandro & Malloy, we represent people who suffer from many types of head injuries, including:
- Epidural Hematoma: When a blood clot forms between the top layer of the brain (or the dura) and the skull. Epidural hematoma is often deadly.
- Subdural Hematoma: A subdural hematoma consists of a blood clot forming between the brain and the dura and is a severe medical emergency.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A TBI arises due to rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain, including: tearing of nerve fibers, bruising of the brain tissue, brain stem injuries, and swelling.
- Contrecoup: A contrecoup injury results when the brain strikes the side of the skull. This type of injury results from the moving head striking a stationary object—as in a car accident.
- Skull Fracture: A skull fracture is a break in the bone surrounding the brain. Skull fractures often heal on their own unless there is tissue damage resulting from the blow; in this case fracture surgery may be needed.
- Anoxic Brain Injury: An anoxic brain injury can be caused by too little oxygen to the brain and can suffocate the brain—causing brain damage.
- Concussion or Contusion: A concussion or contusion results from the brain bruising as a result of it striking the cranium. These types of head injuries can cause headaches, vomiting, dizziness, and difficulty to remember or concentrate. Like all other head injuries, concussions and contusions can have long-term consequences.
Causes of Head Injuries
Head injuries can arise from many different situations as a result of someone else’s negligence:
- Car Accidents
- Slips and Falls
- Physical Assault
- Swimming/Diving Accidents
- Defective Products
- Work Accidents
- Sports Accidents
- Boating and ATV Accidents
Head injuries can result in non-reversible brain damage due to internal bleeding or blunt force. These catastrophic injuries are best handled by a skillful New Jersey or Pennsylvania head injury attorney.
At DiSandro & Malloy, we fight aggressively to win you the best possible outcome for your head injury claim. We strive to forge a personalized, working relationship with our clients and utilize our hard work, creativity, and empathetic skills to bring you and your family justice!