Roanoke Personal Injury Law Blog

Because the brain is a vital organ, any injury that could impact it is treated seriously. A brain injury, minor or major, could impact a person's ability to think clearly and function as they once could. Whether it is in an automobile crash, slip-and-fall accident or because of a defective product, a brain injury has the tendency of not showing itself immediately. In fact, many head trauma victims do not show signs of injury until hours or days after the incident that caused in the injury. Thus, it is important for individuals in Virginia to be aware of how to spot the signs and symptoms of a brain injury and what medical treatment is necessary.

First, when one experiences head trauma it is important to seek medical attention. This is true even if one believes they are fine and can just shake it off. The truth of the matter is that even a minor concussion could cause permanent harm to a victim.

We have all traveled next to semi-trucks at some point, making it clear that these vehicles are in fact enormous. While many motorists in Virginia and elsewhere are able to travel by commercial trucks without issues, the unfortunate reality is that these vehicles are not operated and maneuvered like other motor vehicles. Truck drivers often travel long distances, causing them to drive long hours as well. A fatigued truck driver is very dangerous one, as they might not be able to maneuver their vehicle properly, stop in time or even evade an obstacle. A negligent truck driver could be the cause of a serious and even fatal truck crash.

It is not always clear what happened or what when wrong when a truck crash happens. Was a driver not paying attention? Did a motorist not signal a turn? Did a driver fall asleep wile driving? All of these questions can be difficult to answer immediately following a truck accident, as victims are left dealing with the pain and suffering following the collision.

Losing a loved one is a challenging life event. This is often worsened when a loved one is suddenly taken away from you because of the negligence of another party. This overwhelming experience can be difficult for family members in Virginia and elsewhere to navigate. However, there are options. In some cases the victim's survivors may be able to file a wrongful death claim to assign accountability and pursue compensation for losses.

When filing a wrongful death action, a filer likely has many questions about the process and what rights they actually have. For example, an individual might have been severely injured before succumbing to their injuries. If that person was bringing a personal injury action prior to dying from their injuries suffered, it may be possible to pursue damages through a wrongful death action. Heirs to the deceased may bring the action if the deceased died as a result of the injuries stemming from the personal injury action. It should be noted that if a person dies from unrelated causes, the personal injury claim will likely still survive, allowing the executor of the deceased person's estate to continue the action.

A brain injury is typically an unexpected and abrupt injury. It is often brought on by a sudden blow or jolt to the head. It is a major cause of disability and death in Virginia and other states in the U.S. While this injury can range from minor to severe, a traumatic brain injury has the tendency to severely impact an accident victim, sometimes causing them lifelong impacts.

What are the causes and effects of a TBI? With regards to the cause, a TBI occurs when the brain collides with the sides of the skull. This could result in the bruising of the brain. It can also cause the tearing of nerve fibers and even bleeding. In some cases, the skull may fracture. When this occurs, it is possible for a broken piece of the skull to penetrate the brain tissue.