Blunt Force Head Trauma from Colorado Springs Accidents

Blunt Force Head Trauma

Written by Jeremy D. Earle, JD

February 24, 2023

TRAUMATIC INJURIES CAUSED BY BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA MAY BE FATAL

When we hear the phrase “bludgeon force head trauma,” we often associate it with violent acts such  as assault. When the actual cause of an accident is unknown, the word is commonly used in the  news. A sentence from the morning news may read, “The victim was brought to the hospital with injuries coming from blunt force head trauma.” The fact is that any hit to the head that does not enter the skull may induce blunt force head trauma.

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WHAT IS BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, AND HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

Physical damage induced by a non-penetrating hit with a blunt item or surface is known as blunt trauma. Penetrating trauma is the polar opposite of blunt force trauma, in which the damage  breaches the surface of the afflicted organ. A simple hammer shattering a finger while hammering nails to a driver’s skull being hurt by contacting something in a car accident are all examples of blunt force trauma.

BLUNT FORCE HEAD INJURY: WHAT CAUSES IT?

Car accidents are the most prevalent cause of blunt force head injuries. According to the National Institutes of Health, sports injuries, physical assaults, and falls are the next most common  injuries. She was wearing protective equipment when participating in sports and wearing a seat belt  while driving reduces the risk of a blunt force head injury. When riding a motorcycle or bicycle, wearing a helmet may considerably lower the risk of head injury.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA

Concussion and contusion are two forms of injuries that may result from blunt force head trauma. A  concussion is produced by brain shaking, but the discoloration is caused by direct brain damage. In  extreme circumstances, the lesion may occur on the opposite side of the brain from the trauma.

CONTRACT UP IS THE MEDICAL TERM FOR THIS KIND OF DAMAGE

Contrecoup happens when the head moves and abruptly collides with a stationary object, such as in  a head-to-head football collision or a car accident before the dashboard hit.

According to  braininjury.com, blunt force head injuries may cause loss of consciousness, leading to further brain damage. Traumatic brain injuries may have a significant impact on normal brain function. These serious consequences are often irreversible.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF BLUNT FORCE HEAD TRAUMA

When a person has a blunt force head trauma, symptoms may appear right away or take hours, days, or even weeks to appear. It might take ten years or more for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) symptoms to appear.

  • Convulsions
  • Partial paralysis of one or more limbs Loss of consciousness
  • Personality changes and irritability Confusion
  • Drops in blood pressure Diminished coordination Slurred speech
  • Blurred vision Severe headache
  • Vomiting are all symptoms of traumatic brain injury.

Speech and language impairments, persistent headaches, alterations or loss of vision, taste or smell,  and coma are long-term symptoms of traumatic brain damage. Internal bleeding in the brain might  exacerbate the damage.

THE TREATMENT OF A SUSPECTED BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA VICTIM

If you believe someone has suffered a blunt force head trauma, don’t move them unless they are in immediate danger. Do not shake them to bring them back to awareness or to wake them up from a coma.

In many circumstances, time is crucial, and even a few minutes of delay in providing correct  medical care may significantly impact the result. Get medical care right now. Even if the person claims to be alright, shock may cause them to behave irrationally.

TAKING LEGAL ACTION FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

Many people who suffer from blunt force head injuries may have avoided being hurt if certain parties hadn’t been careless. Someone might be driving and have the right of way, but someone turning right while texting on their phone and turning at the same time strikes their broadside and  suffers a head injury.

The motorist who caused the collision was negligent since they knew that texting while driving endangered other drivers, yet they did it nevertheless, resulting in an accident.  Because traumatic brain injuries are so serious, someone who has been damaged in this manner may be able to seek compensation for their losses by submitting a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance.

In the best-case situation, a settlement may be struck that offers enough compensation for all losses. Unfortunately, more effort will be required since insurance companies will do whatever to reduce the amount of money they payout.

This entails collecting proof of the at-fault party’s negligence, the injuries sustained, and the losses incurred to utilize as leverage in a settlement negotiation. When a settlement cannot be reached, a lawsuit will very certainly be the only option.

This is a significantly more time-consuming and stressful procedure that involves a trial with a less predictable conclusion than a settlement. This is why anyone seeking compensation for traumatic brain injuries should seek the advice of a traumatic brain injury lawyer.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF A BLUNT FORCE HEAD TRAUMA

If a person suffers a blunt force trauma injury ahead, they may be entitled to compensation for the damages that the injury has caused. It extends much beyond the cost of a medical bill. A significant  brain injury has far-reaching consequences, and since the losses are seen to be higher, the settlements are considerably bigger to compensate.

Medical costs are the most evident thing that someone responsible for blunt force trauma head damage compensates for. This includes the costs of early therapy and the continuous care and treatment that normally come with such major damage throughout a lifetime. Medication, physical  therapy, checkups, and testing are all examples of this.

There are also lost wages. A brain injury caused by blunt force trauma might put someone out of  employment for the rest of their life. If a person is only out of work for a short time, the lost earnings  are computed using the hourly rate and the hours the victim typically works.

The problem becomes  more difficult if someone is rendered incapable of working. A blunt force injury to the head has the potential to produce long-term problems, such as the inability or diminished capacity to operate in  one’s profession.

Many individuals lose their employment possibilities due to traumatic brain injury symptoms, resulting in severely diminished earning capacity since they may have to shift jobs or stop their careers entirely. This is also a kind of injury that might be claimed in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit.

A blunt force head trauma injury causes excruciating agony and suffering. A hit to the head may cause a tremendous deal of physical discomfort, both in the immediate aftermath of the injury and in the long term. Many brain injuries cause mental agony as well since the symptoms may be  physically and emotionally burdensome.

Fortunately, victims may get monetary compensation for  their injuries, depending on the severity of the damage, the length of time they were out of action,  and other factors. Because there is no specific mathematical formula for calculating pain and suffering damages, they may vary greatly from case to case.

ATTORNEY FOR BRAIN INJURIES

A person who has suffered a blunt force head injury should contact an expert brain injury attorney  as soon as feasible. In the instance of an attack, the injuries might be the consequence of  carelessness or malice.

The attorney will be able to decide who is to blame. Another motorist, the  property owner, the maker of a faulty product, and various individuals might be involved. When  future medical expenses, lost long-term income, rehabilitation, and other expenses are factored in, the cost of a severe brain injury over a lifetime may be staggering.

The skilled brain injury lawyer  understands the genuine worth of your case and will not accept anything less.

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long as it takes to recover the damages you deserve for past, present, and future medical bills, lost income, rehabilitation, career retraining (if you are capable of working), and pain and suffering. For a free consultation, contact Warrior Car Accident Lawyers now. You will not be charged anything until you get what is  being sent to you. Today, give us a call at 719-300- 1100 or send us an email using the form on our website.

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