Craig Rosenbaum | December 6, 2015 | Brain Injury
It might be easy to forget that you got bumped on the head a while back. In fact, you may not even believe you were that injured. Sure you had a concussion but people get those all the time. Brain injuries are difficult to heal and are complicated cases because the symptoms may take months or years to fully manifest. However, just because they are complicated, it does not mean that you shouldn’t try to get the compensation you deserve.
Brain injuries can manifest in multiple ways including mood swings, depression, anxiety and difficulty concentrating. Your doctor may not have caught the injury because you didn’t pass out and appeared to function just fine after the accident. An experienced attorney can refer you to a specialist that can help you understand the extent of your injuries and how much this will affect your future well-being.
There are two types of brain injuries: open and closed. Similar to a fracture, an open brain injury is when you can see blood. The other is a closed injury. These are sometimes more dangerous because you cannot always recognize that an injury has occurred. There are three possible ways you can incur a brain injury: bruising, tearing and swelling. Bruising is the most common injury, and this happens when your brain gets jostled. These injuries can range from minor like a nagging headache to severe like concussions. Another common problem is tearing. This happens when the nerves in your brain are damaged and unable to operate correctly. Both of these injuries can result in swelling which puts pressure on your brain.
If you wish to learn your legal right, you may want to contact a practiced personal injury attorney. Brain injuries are insidious because it may take months or years for the symptoms to manifest. Speaking to an attorney can ensure that no matter how much time has passed, you know where you stand with your legal rights and tools. Don’t refuse to follow up with your rights or claims just because a lot of time has passed or it could become complicated. If you let an attorney handle the grunt work, you can focus on getting on the mend for yourself and your family.
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If you’ve been injured in an accident in Manhattan, NY, and need legal help, contact our New York City personal injury lawyers at Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. to schedule a free consultation.
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