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Head/ Brain Injuries

Head injuries occur at all ages. Regrettably it is the leading cause of disability and death in kids age one to fourteen. Some of these incidents are simply accidents while others are unmistakably the result of negligence.

As children grow and become more mobile they are prone to head injuries that are the result of short falls to the floor, running into doorknobs, tumbles down stairs, collisions into windowsills, or bumping into furniture that exceeds their own height, which easily can be a number of items. On the contrary there are more serious head injuries that can occur on account of faulty children's products, including:

  • Cribs
  • Changing Tables
  • High Chairs
  • Portable Swings
  • Shopping Carts
  • Playground Equipment
  • Amusement Park Rides
  • Bunk Beds
  • Garage Doors Opening
  • Bunk Beds
  • Trampolines
  • Bicycles, ATVs, etc.

Signs to Watch Out For

If your child has recently been involved in an incident in which you think has the possibility of resulting in a traumatic brain injury, immediate medical attention is vital. Be on the look out for these symptoms that may indicate a more severe injury:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Frequent confusion
  • Constant drowsiness
  • Deep lacerations, severe bruising to the scalp or face
  • Noticeable personality change
  • Seizures
  • Shifting appearance of eyes; i.e. an eye that remains in one place that does not seem it's able to move or glance
  • Nausea followed by vomiting,
  • Headaches, or migraines
  • An inconsistent interval of consciousness where your child may appear lucid and alert only to deteriorate later
  • Leaking brain fluid
  • Visible deformity in the shape of the head or parts of the face

Representation for Children that have Suffered Serious Head Injuries

The brain is an incredibly fragile part of the human body, if not the most. It controls your entire central nervous system and therefore the core functionality in your everyday life. Recent studies show that the skulls of children are only one-eighth as strong as those of adults. Accordingly, children are more inclined to injury through deformation and fracture of the skull, which can injure the brain. You need experienced legal representation, Mark & Associates, P.C. will fight to recover your financial losses from medical fees in addition to lost quality of life. This includes hospital, doctor, specialist, medication, and psychical/ mental therapy costs. If your child has unfortunately become victim to a detrimental head injury, you should seek medical and legal help without any more ado.