A head injury may be as simple as a bump on the head or it may involve a more complex brain injury. The damage may be mild or severe or may appear simple but become more dangerous with time.

When a head injury occurs as the result of the wrongful action or negligence of another, the victim should get the advice of a head injury law firm.

Specific problems after head injury

Head injury is a common term used to describe trauma to the head.

A skull fracture, which may be a:

• Simple linear break



• Depressed fracture, which dents the bone



• Basilar fracture, which is a fracture of the bone at the base of the skull.

Bleeding (hemorrhages), which may be acute or develop over time:

• Subdural hematoma, which is bleeding between the brain and layer of tissue called the dura mater (the thick membrane that wraps around the brain). These may be serious and may require surgery.



• Epidural hematoma, which is bleeding between the dura and the bone. These have the potential to cause significant damage. Surgery is often required quickly.



• Subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is bleeding between the arachnoid layer and the brain and usually just needs to be watched.



• Intraparenchymal hemorrhage (cerebral contusion), which is bleeding into the brain tissue and is similar to a bruise. Unless it is large, it usually does not require surgery.

Symptoms of head injury

A head injury may or may not result in a brain injury. But even a seemingly minor head injury may become very dangerous if there is internal bleeding or swelling, so it is important to watch for increasing or worsening symptoms.

Common head injury symptoms include:

• Brief loss of consciousness


• Headache


• Dizziness, loss of balance


• Nausea


• Dazed feeling


• Amnesia for events immediately preceding the injury


• Brief change in vision

Symptoms of skull fracture

Skull fractures are classified as either closed or open (penetrating wound). Symptoms may include the following:

• Pain


• Headache


• Clear or bloody fluid leaking from the nose or ears


• Bruising around the eyes or ears


• Dizziness


• Feeling dazed


• Changes in pupils


• Confusion


• Convulsions or seizures


• Change in vision, hearing, sense of smell, or taste


• Restlessness, irritability

How to file a head injury lawsuit - Meet a head injury lawyer

When a head injury occurs as the result of the action or negligence of another, the victim should get the advice of a head injury lawyer.