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Head and brain injuries require medical treatment

immediately after the incident but many also leave

the victim facing long-term health concerns.

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If a person is injured while at work, they may be

able to file for workers’ compensation benefits as

long as they can prove they meet all requirements.

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Types of Head Injury

Concussion – an injury, usually caused by a violent

impact, that involves a temporary loss of some brain

function

Contusion – a bruise on the brain

Hematoma – a pooling of blood

Cerebral Hemorrhage – bleeding of the brain

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Injury to the head and brain can cause a number of debilitating effects, such as:

Loss of consciousness

Speech, language, organizational difficulties

Changes of personality, emotional temperament,

and mental/intellectual capacity

Partial or complete loss of senses

Paralysis

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If you are dealing with the aftermath of a head or

brain injury because of an accident at work, there

are legal professionals that can help you find out

more about your rights.

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To find out more information about this aspect of law, please visit:

Philadelphia Brain Injury Attorneys