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The type of lawyer that would deal with traumatic brain injury case would be medical lawyer, which is lawyer who has extensive knowledge in the field of health and medicine.

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What are not results of traumatic brain injury?

All of these would not result in a traumatic brain injury:Regular sleep on a daily basis (without falling out of bed, that is).Anaphylactic mishapStaying in bed.Nothing heavy falling on your head and not crashing your car at high speed, will not cause a traumatic brain injury.


What would be the compensation amount for a traumatic brain injury and a fractured spine that prevented the injured person from working for more than a year in Rhode Island?

You'll probably need to get a lawyer and take that one to court.


Do you have to have special education or certification to be a brain injury lawyer?

You could market yourself as a brain injury lawyer without any kind of specialization. However, it would definitely be inadvisable to do so, as a lack of qualification would deter customers.


How can subarachnoid hemorrhages be prevented?

Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of subarachnoid hemorrhages, so it follows that efforts to prevent head injury would prevent these hemorrhages.


Impact of traumatic disruption to cranial nerves?

This would result in a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI. There are many different types of brain injury, depending upon the severity of the force upon the head, as well as which portion of the brain is affected. To simplify, brain injuries can be classified as traumatic or acquired, with additional types under each heading. All brain injuries are described as either mild, moderate, or severe. Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury is a result of an external force to the brain that results in a change to cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning. The impairments can be temporary or permanent. Types of traumatic brain injury include: * Diffuse axonal injury. Shaking or strong rotation of the head causes brain structures to tear. Nerve tissue is disturbed throughout the brain. * Concussion. Caused by a physical force to the head that causes blood vessels to stretch and cranial nerves to be damaged. * Contusion. A result of a direct impact to the head, which causes bleeding on the brain. * Coup-contrecoup injury. The force to the brain is large enough to cause contusion at the side of impact, as well as the site opposite impact. * Penetration injury. The impact causes a foreign object to penetrate the skull. Acquired Brain Injury An acquired brain injury is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or the result of birth trauma. Acquired brain injury generally affects cells throughout the entire brain. Types of acquired brain injury include: • Axnoxic brain injury. This occurs when the brain doesn't receive oxygen.• Hypoxic brain injury. This occurs when the brain receives some, but not enough, oxygen. Levels of Brain Injury The Glascow Coma Scale is used to describe the level of initial injury relative to the neurological severity caused to the brain. Mild traumatic brain injury occurs when loss of consciousness does not occur or occurs very briefly, and testing or scans of the brain seem normal. Moderate traumatic brain injury occurs when loss of consciousness lasts a few minutes to a few hours, confusion lasts for days or weeks, and physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments are evident. Severe brain injury occurs when unconsciousness or coma lasts days, weeks, or months, and is characterized by permanent physical, cognitive, or emotional impairments.


Would a traumatic brain injury that leaves the patient in a child-like state be considered dismemberment?

No. Dismemberment refers to severing limbs from a body.


How can you prevent traumatic brain injury's?

Traumatic brain injuries are more common than one would think. Its usually caused by blunt trauma to the head and can be prevented during sports by using helmets. I don't know much more about this..I suppose some people would die from it.


How do you get a traumatic brain injury cause a disease?

The most common brain injury caused by disease is a Stroke, also called a Cerebro Vascular Accident. There is a bleed into the brain, which raises the pressure inside the cranium. This causes physical damage to the brain. In tumours in the brain, much the same thing happens. Also, certain conditions which sometimes cause unconsciousness may bring about a traumatic brain injury when the patient falls unconscious and hits their head. Two examples of these conditions would be major epilepsy or diabetes.


Why would one need a brain injury solicitor?

A person may need a brain injury solicitor or lawyer to assist in a brain injury lawsuit. If a person is a victim of a brain injury due to the negligence of another, a brain injury lawyer can get compensation for their injuries.


Does brain tissue regrow after a traumatic brain injury?

Yes and no. The neurons, what we would call brain cells, do not regrow but the supporting glial cells can regrow. Recovery of functions after a traumatic brain injury generally are the result of forming new pathways within the brain around the damaged area.


What is it like to squish your brain?

Squishing your brain would likely cause severe injury or even death. The brain is a delicate organ protected by the skull, and any compression or distortion can disrupt its normal functioning, leading to serious consequences. It is crucial to prioritize brain safety and avoid any activities that can harm it.


Where can a person find a spinal cord injury lawyer in California?

A lawyer specializing in sueing for injury compensation would be the best bet for a spinal cord injury. If the injury was obtained during a medical procedure then a malpractice lawyer would be ideal.