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Brain Injury Lawyers in Omaha, NE
Suffering from a TBI? Get the Compensation You Deserve!
At Burnett Legal Group, our team of experienced trial lawyers provide attentive representation to clients who have suffered head and brain injuries throughout Nebraska. We understand that a serious head or brain injury could have long-term effects, preventing you from maintaining gainful employment and from doing the things you once enjoyed. If you have suffered a head or brain injury, you may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, and other damages.
Need to pursue a brain injury claim? Contact our Omaha brain injury lawyers today to discuss your case in a free consultation.
What Causes Brain Injuries?
Head injuries affect the scalp, skull, or brain, and are often caused by blunt force trauma. This may cause bruising, inflammation, bleeding, or swelling of the brain. Car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other types of accidents could lead to head and brain injuries. Serious head injuries may require extensive medical treatment, such as medication and surgery. If your brain injury was caused by negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Turn to our brain injury attorneys in Omaha for experienced representation.
What Are the Different Types of Brain Injuries?
Common types of head injuries include:
- Skull fractures
- Hematomas
- Hemorrhaging
- Traumatic brain injury
Brain Injury Classifications
Brain and head injuries can be broken down into the following classifications:
Primary vs. Secondary - Primary head injuries occur as a direct result of contact (the head striking an object or the brain striking the skull) or sudden acceleration or deceleration. Secondary head injuries can be delayed or occur as a result of other complications including loss of blood flow to the brain.
Focal Injury vs. Diffuse Injury - Focal injuries typically result from primary injuries due to direct impact on the brain or skull. Diffuse injuries typically result from acceleration/deceleration injuries and affect the whole brain. Diffuse injuries are harder to diagnose and commonly result in brain damage, coma or death.
Open vs. Closed Injuries - An injury can be open or penetrating as a result of a puncture wound. A closed or non-penetrative injury can result from blunt force trauma that does not actually puncture the skin or skull around the brain.