Head Injuries

Car Accident Lawyers Serving Ocala, Florida

Head injuries are a relatively common occurrence in car accidents. The force of impact with another vehicle may cause the head to collide with the steering wheel, side window or even the windshield. At times the airbag may even cause trauma to the head or face. Depending on the accident, a victim may suffer open or closed head trauma. In either event, the victim will be at risk of sustaining brain injury. When the head impacts violently with another object, the brain may become bruised or may swell or bleed. At times, a victim will seem alright immediately following an accident, only to suffer loss of consciousness, brain damage, or even death in several hours or upon falling asleep.

Have you or a loved one suffered any extent of head trauma in an Ocala car accident? Our attorneys are here to help. At Steven A. Bagen & Associates, we offer personal attention and aggressive legal counsel to each and every one of our clients, working to help them recover the highest amount of compensation possible for their car accident injury claim or lawsuit. We take on cases throughout Ocala and the surrounding areas, and your initial consultation with a car accident attorney is free.

Consequences of a Head Injury

A head injury resulting from a car accident is a type of catastrophic injury that may have a lasting impact on a victim's life. A head injury may result in:

• Concussion

• Coma

• Loss of consciousness

• Brain damage

• Headaches

• Paralysis

• Difficulty with coordination

• Loss of motor skills

• Weakness

• Sensory problems

·         Memory loss

·         Loss of cognitive skills

·         Difficulty sleeping

The severity of the impact and the extent of injury to the brain itself will affect what injuries a victim suffers and how these will impact his or her quality of life.