Head and Brain Injury

Phoenix Car Accident Lawyers for Head and Brain Injury

Head and brain injuries are among the most severe injuries that can result from motor vehicle accidents. These devastating injuries can drastically change the lives of injury victims and their families.

They are also among the most difficult injuries to understand. Two people can suffer apparently similar injuries but have extremely different reactions. One person may have only a slight memory loss and headaches, while the other can have life-altering damage that prevents or impairs the ability to live a normal life.

Regardless of the extent of the injury, those who caused the accident should be held accountable if you or someone you love has suffered a head or brain injury. At Solomon and Relihan, we have been helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona for over 30 years. Call us today to see how we can help you receive the compensation you and your loved one deserve.

Causes of Head and Brain Injuries

A head or brain injury typically is caused by strong blunt force impact between the head and another object, such as a dashboard, steering wheel, door post, car roof, or the street. Even if an occupant’s head does not strike an object, severe brain injuries still can occur. “Coup” and “contrecoup” injuries are caused when the force of a collision causes the brain to strike the interior of the skull.

Though a head or brain injury can occur in almost any accident situation, the following types of collisions are the most likely to result in head and brain injuries:

  • Front-End Collision – Front-end collisions are the most frequent cause of head and brain injuries, because the occupants are sent forward at great force.
  • Read-End Collision – A rear-end collision at great speed also can cause an occupant’s head to bounce off the head rest and collide with the dashboard or steering wheel with tremendous force.
  • Rollover Collision – Rollover collisions can cause an occupant’s head to strike the side pillars or roof of the vehicle.

Manufacturing defects also can make head and brain injuries caused by such collisions much more severe, especially malfunctioning air bags, faulty seat belts, and collapsing roofs.

Types of Head and Brain Injuries

Head and brain injuries can take many different forms. Some common types of head and brain injuries include:

  • Concussion
  • Skull fracture
  • Intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding inside the skull)

Symptoms of Head and Brain Injury

Head and brain injuries can often be difficult to diagnose immediately. Even if recognized, it can often take a long time to realize the full severity of the injury. Some of the symptoms of head and brain injuries are:

  • Frequent headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Disorientation
  • Vertigo
  • Memory loss
  • Impaired concentration

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Phoenix Car Accident Lawyers

If you or someone you love has suffered a head or brain injury, an experienced attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your situation, contact our Phoenix law firm by e-mail or by telephone. For your convenience, we offer home and hospital visits in Maricopa County and across Arizona.