Closed Head Injuries

At the Law Offices of Bill T. Kuziara, we understand the complexities of head and brain injuries, and we can help you get the medical attention you need. We can also help you evaluate the signs when a head injury that initially seemed minor is in reality much more serious than the original diagnosis.

When a head injury does not involve a fracture of the skull, it is referred to as a "closed head injury." Closed head injuries can result in serious damage to the brain, including extensive neurological defects. A closed head injury often occurs when there is a rapid jarring of the head. Sometimes, what even a doctor has labeled a "mild" closed head injury can in reality be a traumatic brain injury that results in life-changing ramifications for the injury victim as well as his or her family and friends.

Unlike people with severe brain trauma whose injuries are more likely to be obvious, people with less severe closed head injuries may not have noticeable medical problems right away. Some common head-injury impairments include changes in mood, memory ability, the ability to concentrate, learning and cognitive functions, and organizational and reasoning skills.

Head injuries can range from relatively minor damage such as cuts and bruises, to more serious consequences involving damage to the brain. If your or someone close to you has suffered a closed head injury, please contact us at (707) 546-1040 for a free initial consultation so that we can discuss how we can help.