Brain Injury Skull Fracture

Brain injury Skull Fracture in Jackson, MS

A skull fracture isn’t like a fracture anywhere else in the body. Unlike a broken collarbone or arm, the healing process can take months, years or longer. When the structural integrity of the skull is compromised with a fracture, the brain is at risk for a variety of potentially damaging and even life-threatening complications. It’s the skull’s duty to protect the brain, and when the skull is fractured, it’s possible to injure the brain, introduce infection-causing bacteria or permanently impact one’s ability to get on with daily life. If you or a loved one has suffered from a skull fracture in a car accident or some other type of incident involving another person’s dangerous or negligent actions, you need to get into contact with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible about your case. Listed below are a few common types of skull fractures.

Common Types of Skull Fractures

  • Simple fracture
  • Linear skull fracture
  • Compound fracture
  • Penetrating fracture
  • Depressed fracture

Linear Skull Fractures

Linear skull fractures are undoubtedly one of the most commonly seen types of skull fractures. This type of fracture usually involves a linear break in the bone. Basically, it’s a line-shaped break in the skull. This type of break doesn’t usually push splinters or portions of the bone into the brain. A piece doesn’t break off. It’s simply a linear break in the skull. The integrity of the skull is compromised. These types of fractures can sometimes be difficult to see on CT scans, so it’s important to have a doctor with brain injury experience who understands diagnosis of the whole patient.

Complications Associated With Skull Fracture Injuries

A variety of complications can arise when recovering from a skull fracture injury. First, there is the possibility for infection. If the skull was fractured, and any of the tissues were exposed, it’s possible to introduce dangerous bacteria into the brain or surrounding areas. An infection in these areas can cause brain damage. Any infection or inflammation in the brain is extremely dangerous. Additionally, it’s also possible to have contusions or bruising of the brain tissues. Hematomas or blood clots can also develop as complications.

Skull Fracture in Car Accidents

Car accidents are a top cause of skull fractures. Even if you don’t have an open head wound, it’s possible to suffer from a skull fracture. A closed brain injury, and even a seemingly minor linear skull fracture, can be life impacting and life threatening. If the fracture occurred at the base of the head, you can also be at risk for serious injection and potentially permanent brain damage. Complications of skull fractures from car accidents can also mean long-term physical and rehabilitative therapies and maybe even lifetime care. No matter how you suffered from a skull fracture, it’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer who has proven brain injury and skull fracture case experience as soon as possible.

Long-term Impact of a Skull Fracture

No two brain injuries or skull fractures are exactly the same. Depending upon the location of your injury, the severity and so many other factors, you could be facing weeks, months or even a lifetime of rehabilitation and care. The initial medical bills are just the tip of the iceberg, especially if you have a loved one who will require ongoing care due to brain damage suffered as a result of the skull fracture. Losing income and the earning potential of a family member can also be a devastating blow to a family’s ability to make end’s meet in the immediate and long-term future. No matter what the case, it’s important to discuss the long-term physical, emotional, mental and financial impacts of any type of brain injury.

Jackson Skull Fracture Injury Lawyer

Brain injuries and skull fractures can temporarily and permanently disrupt the lives of victims and their families. When skull fractures happen due to dangerous or distracted drivers or in unsafe workplaces, it’s important to have an advocate on your side. The seemingly endless stream of medical expenses and bills associated with skull fractures and brain injuries can be overwhelming for victims and their families. Whether you’ve been injured on the job, in a car accident or in some other incident involving the dangerous or negligent actions of others, it’s critical to speak with a personal injury attorney who has prove brain injury and skull fracture case experience.

If your loved one has suffered from a skull fracture in or around the Jackson Metro Area, contact the skilled and proven personal injury team at Coxwell & Associates, PLLC at (601) 265-7766 for an immediate free consultation.

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