Brain Injuries: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there different types of brain injury?

A: Yes, there are two main types. Traumatic brain injury occurs when there is injury caused by external force. Acquired brain injury, on the other hand, is the opposite and is caused by internal force.

Q: What can cause a brain injury?

A: A brain injury can be caused by a number of different things. Near drowning, car accidents, slip and falls and violence are just some of the ways that a serious brain injury can happen.

Q: Are there different levels of brain injuries?

A: Yes. There are mild, moderate, and severe brain injuries. While it is possible to recover from some brain injuries, others are permanent and can cause life long disabilities and impairments.

Q: What happens if someone has a serious brain injury?

A: In some cases, an individual may be in a coma that can last for days, weeks, months, or even years. Brain death may be the end result in some cases.

Q: What does the term "contusion" mean?

A: A contusion involves serious brain bruising and this can involve loss of necessary functions.

Q: What does the term "concussion" mean?

A: This type of injury can result in a temporary loss of functioning and may involve memory loss and headaches, as well as other minor symptoms.

Q: What does the term "hematoma" mean?

A: A hematoma may occur between the brain covering and skull and is a collection of blood in different locations of the brain. Sometimes, a hematoma requires surgical treatment.

Q: What is a fractured skull?

A: A skull fractures involves damage to the brain and to the skull. Skull fractures can be mild, moderate or severe and can affect the way an individual thinks, behaves, walks, remembers things, and more.

Q: What does "medical stabilization" mean?

A: Medical stabilization involves recovering from wounds, fractures, and surgery. Many people that are receiving medical stabilization from a brain injury are in the ICU area of a hospital.

Q: My loved one sustained a brain injury. Will he or she ever return to normal?

A: This depends on the extent of the injury, as well as other factors. Some people never recover fully from a brain injury. A medical professional can provide you with a more accurate and detailed answer for your loved one's current condition.

If you have anymore questions regarding Brain Injuries, contact a California Brain Injury Lawyer today!