Seeking Benefits for Workers With Head Trauma
Closed-head injuries are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are not caused by an object penetrating the skull and brain. A blow to the head, or a blow to the body that causes the head to move quickly back and forth, can bounce the brain off the sides of the skull, disrupting its normal function. Concussions are closed-head injuries.
Workplace accidents are a frequent cause of head trauma and brain injuries. If you or a loved one suffered head trauma on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. You may need coverage for long-term medical treatment such as rehabilitation and care from speech pathologists, therapists and neurologists. At Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C., we represent people with Pennsylvania workers' comp claims. For a free consultation with our Philadelphia head injury lawyers, please call 610-892-9200 or contact us online.
Your Work and Life Can Be Affected
Employees in any industry can hit their heads in slip-and-fall accidents. Construction workers can suffer head trauma after falls from roofs, ladders or scaffolds. Truck, bus or taxi drivers may have a concussion from a vehicle accident.
TBI symptoms may include nausea, dizziness, headaches, amnesia or loss of consciousness. Motor skills and speech may also be impaired. A severe TBI may result in a coma or wrongful death. However, even a mild brain injury such as a concussion can have an effect on a person's life. Individuals who suffer mild TBI may retain most physical and cognitive functions, but can suffer from depression and personality changes that make social interaction difficult.
Brain injuries are often difficult to diagnose because the symptoms may not present until weeks or months after the accident that caused the head trauma. If you were not diagnosed immediately, you may need legal help to collect workers' comp benefits. Our attorneys will argue that your head trauma was caused by a work accident, and will gather the appropriate medical evidence to support your claim.
Pennsylvania Head Trauma Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation, please call 610-892-9200.
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