Northridge Head Injury Lawyers
Closed Head Injury
What is a closed head injury?
Any trauma to the brain resulting from a sudden force or torque applied to the head.
What are common causes of closed head injuries?
- Automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Violent assaults
- Falls
- Sports injuries
- Accidents at work
The traumatic injury usually occurs in two parts: coup and contrecoup
The primary impact or coup occurs near the location of the blow itself. For instance, if you fell backwards and hit your head against a cement sidewalk, the primary impact would be the place at which your head met the pavement.
The shockwave from the primary impact ripples through the brain, causing secondary damage, also known as the contrecoup. This results in damage to the opposite side of the brain, as the initial force "splashes" the brain against the back of the skull.
Getting legal help
If you are struggling with the financial and legal fall-out from closed head damage, don't go through the process alone. The experienced San Fernando Valley brain trauma attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm in Northridge, California can provide a free and compassionate consultation for you. Continue to browse our website to learn more about our resources and credentials in personal injury litigation, or contact us right now at 818-886-6600. We can help you with your brain injury case.