Of all the injuries that can be caused by motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-falls, and other accidental incidents, brain injuries are among the most financially and physically devastating. They can catastrophically change not just the life of the injured person but also the life of their family. Brain injuries range from minor concussions to far more severe brain hemorrhages and hematomas. The more severe injuries can result in long-term wage loss and crippling health care bills. We can help you get back on your feet by fighting for full compensation from the negligent party’s insurer. Our subdural hematoma attorneys can provide the expertise needed.
Brain Injuries
One of the more common debilitating brain injuries is the subdural hematoma. A subdural hematoma is a pooling of blood between the dura of the brain (the covering) and the brain’s surface. In many cases, it is fatal. Even if not fatal, it can completely alter the course and quality of a person’s life as it can severely impact brain functioning. The hematoma develops as a result of brain hemorrhaging, where an artery bursts, causing localized bleeding. The subdural hematoma causes pressure on nearby brain tissues, resulting in the death of brain cells. Subdural hematoma attorneys understand the severe implications of these injuries and can help.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a subdural hematoma are dependent on the location and size of the hematoma and how much brain tissue is impacted. Some of the example symptoms associated with brain hemorrhage and hematomas include difficulty with balance and walking, speech difficulties, headaches, fatigue, confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness, vomiting, weakness, numbness, and vision disturbances. If a subdural hematoma is suspected, the easiest way for your doctor to confirm the diagnosis is with a brain MRI. Some of the symptoms of the subdural hematoma may disappear after treatment, while others may become persistent and affect the patient for the remainder of their life. In such cases, contacting subdural hematoma attorneys can be crucial for legal support.
Treatment
Treatment of a brain hemorrhage and subdural hematoma, in many cases, will require emergency surgery. That surgery most often involves a craniotomy. The craniotomy is a procedure where a bone flap from the skull is removed. Once removed, the surgeon will use suction and irrigation to eliminate the hematoma. Once complete, the bone flap is put back using plates or screws. Pharmaceutical treatment will likely include corticosteroids, pain medications, and diuretics. Certain medications can also be necessary to stop any seizures.
Contact Our Subdural Hematoma Attorneys
Our attorneys have decades of experience fighting for those suffering from severe brain injuries such as subarachnoid hemorrhaging and subdural hematomas. We represent clients across the Carolinas from our offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville. We will travel to meet with victims of such injuries if the injuries have left the victim incapacitated and unable to travel. If we can assist with your case, we will offer a contingency fee arrangement whereby you pay no attorneys’ fees unless and until we recover a settlement or verdict on your behalf. Contact our subdural hematoma attorneys today.
