Non-Penetrating TBIs

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by a variety of accidents, often due to blunt force to the skull or lack of oxygen. The most common form of these injuries is “non-penetrating” (closed), meaning that the skull and dura matter were uncompromised, and these and other mild TBIs account for about three of every four brain injuries in the United States.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the common causes of non-penetrating brain injuries are:

Falls – 5%
Struck by or against –5%
Motor vehicle accidents –3%
Assault –7%
Unknown/other – 19%

Some TBIs are mild and require only rest and minimal medical attention, while others produce lifelong complications and can lead to coma or even death. Prognoses are determined by the nature and severity of the particular injury; the Glasgow Coma Scale, for example, is used by medical professionals to analyze and evaluate forms of neurological damage, though there is no direct correlation between a patient’s score and the possible length and extent of his/her recovery.

Non-penetrating TBIs can occur in a wide range of situations, from slip-and-falls and traffic accidents to workplace mishaps and even sports injuries. Some do not produce symptoms for days or even weeks and may be neglected as a result, and this has posed particular problems for athletes who have returned to competition too quickly and suffered further damage to a still-healing injury.

Here are a few common non-penetrating traumatic brain injuries:

Concussion – Concussions are generally caused by sudden impact to the skull, shaking of the brain, or rapid acceleration/deceleration of the brain inside the skull. The severity of concussions and their symptoms can vary greatly depending on their cause, and common short-term symptoms include headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and memory loss (amnesia).
Contusion – A contusion is characterized by bleeding within the brain and generally caused by direct impact. Some may require immediate surgery in order to stop the bleeding.
Second Impact Syndrome – This occurs when a second injury occurs before an original TBI, especially a concussion, has fully healed. Second impact syndrome can be fatal in some cases, which is why a slow and patient recovery from a TBI is essential to ensure that you return to 100% health.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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