The Different Ways You Can Suffer A Traumatic Brain Injury

Assault

An assault is when a physical attack occurs on someone that leads to bodily harm and injury. Simple violations occur when an individual causes bodily harm to another person with intent. The person uses force and may threaten violence with a weapon. Aggravated attacks happen when a person maims, disfigures, or endangers the life of their victim. When someone is sexually violated, they can be brutally beaten, wounded, or suffer from life-threatening injuries due to the attack.

Victims of an attack can acquire injuries all over their bodies and as such, are susceptible to traumatic brain injuries. Many victims suffer from a subdural hematoma, skull fractures, or edema. When someone has a subdural hematoma, a pool of blood collects between the brain and its covering. A skull fracture causes swelling and tenderness on the head, facial bruising, and bleeding from the nostrils or ears. This injury can vary in seriousness and may require neurosurgery when it is severe. Cerebral edema occurs when there is an injury to the brain that penetrates the protective barrier.