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Kentucky Head Injury Lawyers
Accomplished representation when accidents cause head injuries
Any injury to a person’s head is a serious injury. Head injuries can cause concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Head injuries can damage a person’s eyes, ears, and nose. Head injuries can cause unsightly scars. At Crandall & Pera Law, we have 50 years of combined experience holding people and businesses responsible for the personal injuries they cause. We work with your doctors to understand the full scope and severity of your head injury. Our Kentucky head injury lawyers demand compensation for all your medical expenses, income loss, pain and suffering, and other damages. We also represent families if a head injury causes the death of your loved one.
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Table of Contents
- What are the different types of head injuries in Kentucky?
- What are the symptoms of a head injury?
- How do doctors diagnose head injuries in Kentucky?
- What are the treatments for head injuries in Kentucky?
- How do head injuries happen in Kentucky?
- How much is my head injury case worth in Kentucky?
- Do you have a Kentucky head injury lawyer near me?
What are the different types of head injuries in Kentucky?
Head injuries can damage your skin, muscles, bones, or brain. Head injuries can also affect a victim’s ability to hear, see, and smell. Traumatic brain injuries are often catastrophic/life-changing. There are different types of head injuries that have different symptoms.
Minor head injuries
Victims may experience a headache and light-headedness. Other symptoms may include nausea and mild confusion. Children may vomit.
Concussions
A concussion is usually a “temporary, brief change in mental function” that does not damage the brain’s structure. Concussion symptoms include loss of consciousness (often, for a few minutes), confusion, and the inability to remember events and experiences. Additional symptoms may include difficulty sleeping, irritability, anxiousness, difficulty thinking, and other “post-concussion syndrome” symptoms.
Severe head injuries
The symptoms of severe head injuries may include loss of consciousness that can last seconds, hours, or even days. If a Kentucky accident victim has a severe head injury, they may have a fracture of their skull, a herniation of the brain, intracranial pressure, or a traumatic brain injury.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, medical professionals classify head injuries as closed or open:
- Closed head injuries: These injuries to the head do not break the skull. Most head injuries are of this type.
- Open head injuries. This type of head injury involves the piercing of the victim’s skull.
What are the symptoms of a head injury?
In addition to the above symptoms, other head injury symptoms include the following:
- Bruises
- Swelling
- Bleeding from the victim’s scalp, ears, or nose
- Dizziness
- “Clear fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) leaking from your ears or nose”
- Difficulty concentrating
- Blurry vision, dilated pupils, and other vision changes
- Seizures
Unlike many other injuries, head injuries can take time to notice, which means victims should seek immediate medical care after any accident so doctors can conduct the correct tests.
How do doctors diagnose head injuries in Kentucky?
Doctors need to examine the type and severity of head injuries that a person has and the possible complications. Head injuries can cause an intracranial hemorrhage, which is a type of stroke. Excess blood in your skull can damage your brain.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we review the diagnostic tests your doctor used to verify your head trauma. Diagnostic tests for head injuries include the following:
- A physical examination
- A neurological examination
- A concussion test
- A CT scan
- An MRI
- X-rays
- Blood tests
What are the treatments for head injuries in Kentucky?
The treatments for head injuries vary depending on the type of head injury, the severity of the head trauma, and whether the head injury is expected to be temporary or permanent. Some procedures treat the underlying cause while other procedures treat the symptoms.
For minor head injuries, the treatments may include over-the-counter (OTC) acetaminophen. Generally, doctors don’t use NSAIDs to treat head injuries due to the danger of bleeding inside the skull.
There are customized treatments for concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. The treatments for skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries may involve surgery to repair the damage and manage the pressure and bleeding inside your skull.
Additional treatments may include:
- Physical therapy that includes exercises to strengthen the muscles in your neck
- Occupational therapy helps victims with their daily living activities
- Speech therapy to help victims speak and swallow
- Psychological counseling for the emotional trauma of having a head injury
- Additional treatments for vision loss and hearing loss
- Dental treatments
Your medical providers should review with you the activities you should avoid and what activities you can enjoy.
How do head injuries happen in Kentucky?
Our Kentucky head injury lawyers work with investigators, the police, construction professionals, physicians, and others to show how head injuries happen and who is responsible for any injuries or deaths that occur. Head injuries can occur due to any type of forceful trauma, being struck on the head by an object, medical malpractice, and other ways.
Some of the accidents that cause head injuries that our firm handles include:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Bicycle accidents.
- Slip and fall accidents.
- Physical violence.
- Birth injuries, surgical mistakes, and other types of medical malpractice.
- Nursing home abuse.
The defendants may include drivers, employers, property owners, manufacturers of defective products, healthcare providers, and nursing homes.
How much is my head injury case worth in Kentucky?
Our Kentucky personal injury lawyers work with your doctors and our network of doctors if necessary to understand what medical care you need and will need for the rest of your life, how your head injuries are affecting everything you do, and your ability/inability to work again. We work with neurologists, psychologists, life care planners, vocational experts, and economists to assess your short and long-term damages.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we demand compensation for all your damages so far and all the damages you will reasonably have for the rest of your life. Your damages include:
- All your medical expenses of every nature.
- All the income you lose, including wages, benefits, business income, and permanent disability compensation.
- Your daily physical pain and emotional suffering.
- Any property damage.
- Any loss of bodily function.
- Any scars or disfigurement.
- Your inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
- The loss of consortium (enjoyment of marital relations).
If your loved one dies due to head injuries caused by an accident, we demand that the responsible parties pay the family wrongful death damages. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support (love, education, comfort, and guidance).
Do you have a Kentucky head injury lawyer near me?
We meet clients and family members at our office located at 201 E Main St., Suite 530, in Lexington, KY.
If your head injuries prevent you from traveling, we can make alternate arrangements, including home visits, to see you. We also consult with clients by phone and through online video.
We’ve helped many personal injury victims like you obtain strong jury verdicts and negotiated settlements.
Contact our accomplished Kentucky head injury lawyers now
Head injuries are frightening. Many victims never fully recover. Due to another person’s negligence, you may now have a lot of pain, constant worries about your health, and mounting bills. At Crandall & Pera Law, we have more than 50 years of combined experience fighting for personal injury victims and families. We have a team of lawyers ready to help you. Call our Kentucky car accident lawyers today or submit our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis.