Head Injuries
A fall or blow to the head can cause serious injuries to the skull and brain. There are many forms of head injuries, each as hazardous to your health as the next. While some injuries are more severe, all head injuries can have serious long-term effects if you are not properly treated.
If you or someone you know received a head injury, contact the Queens personal injury lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273.
Types of Head Injuries
There are several different head injuries one may receive. Some of the most common injuries are:
- Concussion
- Cerebral contusion
- Brain damage
- Skull fractures
All of these injuries are serious and require immediate medical attention. Even if you don’t know if you may have received an injury, you should seek medical help any time you receive blunt head trauma, as you may have an injury that is not presenting symptoms.
While many head injuries occur at our own fault, some happen because of the negligence of someone else. For instance, slipping on an improperly-marked wet floor and receiving a head injury would most likely be the result of someone negligently failing to place a wet floor sign.
When your injury occurs because another person was negligent, you may have the basis for a personal injury lawsuit. If you decide to file a lawsuit, it is important to consult with an experience personal injury lawyer so that you receive proper legal counsel.
Contact Us
Head injuries can have serious long-term health effects. If you or someone you love has received a head injury because of another person’s negligence, the Queens personal injury attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso may be able to help you. Contact us at 1-888-244-2273 for more information.
