Closed Head Injury Attorneys
A serious brain injury can occur even without an open wound. Pisanchyn Law Firm helps Pennsylvania families investigate the incident and document symptoms, treatment, and long-term needs.
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How Closed Head Injuries Happen
Falls, vehicle crashes, and other impacts can injure the brain without penetrating the skull. The effects and course of recovery vary from person to person.
Building a Claim Around Your Needs
Our attorneys examine the event, medical records, witness accounts, and available insurance coverage. We work to understand how the injury changes your daily life and what treatment or support may be needed later.
Tell Us What Happened
Free consultation. We can review the circumstances and explain possible next steps.
Medical Assessment
Keep a record of medical assessment and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Memory Changes
Keep a record of memory changes and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Balance Issues
Keep a record of balance issues and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Rehabilitation
Keep a record of rehabilitation and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Work Limitations
Keep a record of work limitations and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Future Care
Keep a record of future care and how it affects treatment, work, or daily life.
Closed Head Injuries
Closed head injuries are sometimes difficult to detect, many may brush the injury off as a bump that will go away in a few days. If you ever suffer a blow to the head of any kind you should seek immediate medical attention to ensure that you have not been seriously injured.
Closed head injuries can lead to swelling of the brain and pressure in the brain. Both of these can permanently destroy your brain tissues and nerve cells leading to permanent brain damage.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOSED HEAD INJURIES?
Concussion – The most common type of closed head injury is a concussion. Concussions cause victims to be confused, have difficulty concentrating, and difficulty balancing. Mood swings, sensitivity to light, and changes in sleep patterns are also symptoms.
Contustions – Brain Contusions are bruises on the brain tissue. These bruises can lead to bleeding that is absorbed into the brain tissue causing permanent brain damage. Contusions are found in one area of the brain, as opposed to concussions which are spread out.
Diffuse Axonal Injuries – Diffuse axonal injuries are the most severe of all traumatic brain injuries. These are commonly caused by high-speed car accidents. Shaken baby syndrome is also a common cause of diffuse axonal injuries. These injuries lead to vegetative states or comas of victims 90 percent of the time.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF CLOSED HEAD INJURIES?
Common causes of closed head injuries are:
- Car accidents
- Fall accidents
- Sports Injuries
OUR CLOSED HEAD INJURY LAWYERS CAN HELP
Regardless of the type of closed head injury you have suffered, you should consult with our Pennsylvania head injury lawyers at The Pisanchyn Law Firm if your injury was caused by the negligence of another, as you could be eligible for compensation.
Should you honor us by allowing us to represent you, our attorneys and our team of professionals will get you the answers and respect you deserve.
Please, call toll free at 1-800-444-5309. We have offices in Philadelphia, Scranton, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh and will travel to you.
Records That Can Help
- Seek appropriate medical care and follow the treating team’s advice.
- Keep records of appointments, treatment, therapy, and related expenses.
- Preserve incident reports, photographs, and witness contact information.
- Document missed work and changes in daily activities.
- Ask about future needs before accepting a settlement.
Related Injury Resources
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Closed Head Injuries FAQs
What evidence should I keep?
Save treatment records, photographs, incident reports, witness details, and records of expenses or missed work.
Can future care be part of a claim?
When supported by the facts and medical evidence, future treatment and support needs may be considered alongside immediate losses.
What happens during a free consultation?
We can listen to what happened, discuss available information, and explain possible next steps.
Help From Pisanchyn Law Firm
Our attorneys serve injured people and families in Scranton, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and surrounding communities. We can review what happened and help document the injury’s impact.
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