Common Types of Brain Injuries in an Illinois Open Head Injury Accident

When someone else's negligence causes you to sustain an open head injury in an accident in Illinois, a Chicago car accident attorney can determine your legal options.

You may be entitled to seek compensation for damages you have suffered related to your injuries through an Illinois personal injury claim. Damages can include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and disability.

Depending on the extent of damage, an open head injury could lead to a mild or severe brain injury. The complications and long-term effects of this type of head injury can be devastating.

Some of the common types of brain injuries that can result from an open head injury accident in Illinois include: 

• concussion;
• acute subdural hematoma;
• chronic subdural hematoma;
• epidural hematoma;
• skull fracture;
• brain contusion;
• diffuse axonal injury; and
• subarachnoid hemorrhage.  

In some cases, surgery may be necessary in order to treat the brain injury. In other types of injuries, rehabilitation, medication or physical therapy may be required. No matter what type of treatment you are facing, it is likely to result in medical expenses that can put a severe financial drain on any household.

If you have been the victim of an open head injury from an Illinois accident and have suffered damages, a Chicago car accident attorney can determine if you have sufficient grounds to proceed in filing an Illinois personal injury claim. 

When to Hire a Chicago Car Accident Attorney

A Chicago car accident attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois personal injury claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.