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Brain Injury Law<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A serious brain injury can result in paralysis, loss of consciousness, or death. Sometimes, they occur due to someone else’s negligence or intentional harm. Laws allow victims and their family members to seek compensation for grief or recovery.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brain injuries can happen suddenly and may change a person’s life forever. You may not be able to think or remember information as well as you could before the injury. A brain injury can also affect your movement, senses, and bodily functions. These effects might make returning to your job\u00a0impossible.<\/p>\n

This article provides a broad overview of brain injuries and the challenges they pose. To get help with a specific brain damage case, talk to a\u00a0personal injury attorney<\/a>\u00a0about your legal options.<\/p>\n

What Is a Brain Injury?<\/h2>\n

Brain damage<\/a>\u00a0refers to the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. When someone says “brain injury,” they could be talking about different things.<\/p>\n

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force suddenly moves, hits, or pierces the head. An acquired brain injury (ABI) is a broader category that can also include damage from strokes, tumors, and severe infections.<\/p>\n

Brain injuries can be open or closed. An open injury involves a skull fracture, while a closed injury does not.<\/p>\n

The main\u00a0types of brain injuries<\/a>\u00a0include:<\/p>\n