A Traumatic Brain Injury is caused by an external physical force, which can diminish or alter consciousness and may impair cognitive abilities and emotional functioning, according to the Brain Injury Association of New York State.
Causes of brain injury vary but can include New York City car accidents, falls, assault and sport's related injuries, including football and skiing accidents. The New York City brain injury lawyers and the personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool represent clients who have suffered a New York brain injury.
Sports related brain injury in New York and elsewhere in the country has continued to be a cause for concern in recent years, including concussion injuries in the NFL and NASCAR. The effort to reduce head injuries in football by strengthening rules in youth football and college football was recently reported by The New York Times.
New York City head injuries can be further complicated or aggravated by a failure of medical staff to properly treat or manage the injury or can be the result of an undiagnosed medical condition or surgical error that leads to a stroke or aneurysm.
Even seemingly "minor" had trauma can result in serious brain injuries. Bleeding in the brain or a blow that damages the brain directly, can result in prolonged and irreversible brain damage, according to the National Institute of Health.
Symptoms can include:
-Coma
-Chronic headaches
-Loss or change of sensation, hearing, vision, taste and smell
-Paralysis
-Seizures
-Speech or language problems.
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury, call the New York City head injury attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights. Call 866-LifeLaw (866-543-3529).
