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Brain Injury Attorneys in Paducah, KY<\/h2>\nThe brain is the control center of our bodies; it is the center of our thoughts and it controls all the maintenance and metabolic processes that occur in our body. This is why brain injuries must never be taken lightly. If you have been involved in an accident<\/b> that inflicted damage to your brain, it is important that you talk to a Paducah brain injury attorney right away to make sure your rights are protected.\n\nWhile the brain is a very powerful organ, it is also very fragile which is why it\u2019s protected by an entire capsule of bone \u2014 the skull. In most cases, the skull sufficiently protects the brain. But in car accidents<\/a>, truck accidents<\/a>, motorcycle crashes,<\/a> and other types of accidents that involve falls and crashes, the skull might not be able to protect the brain enough from injuries.\n\nDamages to the brain<\/b> can manifest in many ways such as emotional disturbances, psychological abnormalities, and even physical disabilities such as paralysis. As the most central organ of the body, damages to the brain can result in damages to most of the body as well. Some of these damages can be treated, while others can result in permanent trauma. Call our Kentucky personal injury attorney<\/a> to get compensated for your brain injury today.\n

What is A Traumatic Brain Injury?<\/h2>\nThe Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) classifies brain injury into two categories<\/a>: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).\n\nAcquired brain injury results from internal factors like infections, disease, and lack of oxygen. On the other hand, traumatic brain injuries are the result of a violent blow to the head or body, or an object that penetrates into the brain.\n\nEither of these occurring can affect the structural integrity of the brain, which can alter the functions of the brain. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/b>, traumatic brain injuries can affect a person\u2019s memory and thinking, experience of sensations, communication skills, and emotional control.\n\nIn milder cases, a person might only suffer from headaches and nausea and will recover\u00a0 by himself, but in more severe cases, brain injury may result in permanent disability<\/a> and dependence with basic living tasks<\/a>.\n\nThe costs of a serious brain injury extends to more than just medical bills because a traumatic brain injury can change the life of a person forever. If you were involved in an accident that resulted in brain injury, be sure to talk to a Paducah accident lawyer<\/a> at Farmer & Wright, PLLC.\n

Common Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/h2>\nWhen a person is involved in an accident and gets hit in the head, the following types of brain injuries may occur.\n

Penetration<\/h3>\nPenetration may occur if the object that came into contact with the skull is sharp enough, or if it came into contact with the person\u2019s skull with such a force. Additionally, a strong enough force to the cranium can shatter the skull, causing fragments of bone to scatter onto the brain.\n\nForeign objects coming into contact with brain matter can cause damage to the nerves and tissue of the brain<\/b>, leading to permanent impairment or even death. Surgery is required in these cases to remove the debris.\n

Coup-Contrecoup<\/h3>\nA coup-contrecoup brain injury occurs when the skull is hit on one side which forces the brain to bounce off the other side of the skull. This causes slight damage to the side of the brain where the skull was impacted and maximal damage at the opposite side.\n\nCoup-contrecoups are very dangerous and can result in loss of sensation, muscular control, balance, swallowing, coordination, and memory<\/b>.\n

Diffuse Axonal<\/h3>\nDiffuse axonal refers to the tearing of the long connective fibers of the brain. These connective tissues are what keeps the brain in place and are damaged from the shifting and rotating of the brain inside the skull. Diffuse axonal can lead to damage in many parts of the brain and cause comas<\/b>.\n

Edemas<\/h3>\nEdemas are swellings of the brain<\/b>. Having an edema on the brain can be very dangerous since the brain is made up of soft tissues.\n

Hemorrhages<\/h3>\nA hemorrhage is the internal bleeding of the brain<\/b> or the space surrounding the brain.\n

Hematomas<\/h3>\nHematomas are blood clots. These can be serious because they can get lodged inside the brain. This restricts the flow of blood, causing the brain to lack oxygen. In just 8 minutes of restricted blood flow and reduced oxygen, the brain can suffer irreparable tissue damage<\/b>.\n

Concussions<\/h3>\nConcussions occur when a person suffers a blow to the head that isn\u2019t strong enough to cause serious injury. Concussions can lead a person to be disoriented, confused, and be on the brink of losing consciousness<\/b>. These can also lead to anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues.\n\nMultiple concussions can lead to a degenerative brian disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)<\/b> or mental illnesses like dementia.\n

Contusions<\/h3>\nContusions are bruises on the brain. This may lead to swelling (brain herniation) that exert pressure on the brain. Contusions may require surgery<\/b> to remove the clot and release the pressure and restore blood circulation to the brain.\n

Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries<\/h2>\nKnowing about the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries helps you know what to watch out for when you\u2019re involved in an accident, but do take note that reading up on the symptoms is not a substitute for visiting a doctor. If you were in an accident, make sure you get medical attention right away because you might have suffered from something severe despite feeling well.\n

Mild TBI<\/h3>\nA person who suffers from a mild TBI will usually stay conscious, but some may lose consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes<\/b>.\u00a0 Other symptoms include:\n