Brain injuries can have lifelong consequences, depending on their severity. The attorneys at Egan & Richgels, S.C., have seen careless behavior lead to head trauma and fight to help victims recover compensation. This La Crosse, WI, firm offers help through both knowledge of the law as well as a comprehensive understanding of medical issues surrounding brain injury cases.

Attorneys Provide Insight on Brain Injuries & Their Effects

Concussion

A concussion occurs after receiving a bump or blow to your head. In the event of a mild concussion, symptoms can include dizziness, ringing in the ears, and headaches, while more severe cases can cause loss of consciousness. Your brain function can be impaired by a concussion, especially after subsequent blows.

Diffuse Axonal Injury

Some injuries can extend over a wide area of the brain, and these are known as diffuse axonal injuries (DAI). Car crashes and falls are the most common reasons for this injury. Most people who experience a DAI will lose consciousness, sometimes for as long as six hours or more. Confusion may also occur, as can headaches and nausea. In serious cases, the accident victim may fall into a persistent vegetative state or coma.

Penetrating Brain Injury

Head trauma can also be localized, which is the case with penetrating or open brain injuries. Along with the damage caused by the puncture, a penetrating brain injury also carries a high risk of infection. This can lead to swelling, which causes increased pressure within the skull. 

If you or a loved one suffers a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, the attorneys at Egan & Richgels, S.C., will help you recover compensation. The team offers more than 30 years of experience in personal injury law in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. Visit their website to access essential resources about what to do if you’re involved in an accident, and schedule a free consultation with a La Crosse accident attorney by calling (608) 784-0087 today.