We are encouraged to leave the car at home and walk or bike more. Exercise keeps us healthy and helps us enjoy our environments. Unfortunately, there are also risks when leading an active lifestyle. Bicyclists and pedestrians who are hit my moving vehicles can suffer a number of serious injuries, including head trauma and brain damage.
Dr. Greg Vigna is a head injury lawyer, rehabilitation physician and Certified Life Care Planner who works closely with individuals suffering from any number of complications after a brain injury accident. Together with leading trauma and rehabilitation specialists in the United States, Dr. Vigna develops a Lifecare plan and legal case to help you receive the maximum compensation and best treatments possible after your injury.
Head Injuries Top the List
Pedestrians and bicyclists are at high risk for a head injury if hit by a moving vehicle. Whenever the head impacts another surface, such as the hood of a car or the pavement, the brain is powerfully shaken inside the skull. This leads to swelling, bleeding, tissue tears and changes in how brain cells are able to communicate with each other. Even if a helmet is worn, trauma can occur to the face and surrounding bony structures resulting in a variety of injuries including eye damage, bone fractures and trauma to the brain.
Research shows us that even mild brain injury can cause lasting symptoms, which directly impact quality of life. Constant fatigue, insomnia, headaches, mood and personality changes are all possible. Microscopic tears at certain points in the brain affects the brain’s ability to communicate between important areas that control normal function. These changes may not show up on basic tests and go undiagnosed and untreated, despite patient complaints.
Seeing the Right Specialist
Head injury lawyer Dr. Greg Vigna consults with leading medical experts on the consequences of mild, moderate or severe brain injury from an accident. Research shows that a traumatic brain injury can cause problems for many years after the initial accident. Some of these problems take time to present themselves, as the brain adjusts to changes in cell function and structure. Contact the Dr. Greg Vigna law office today to speak with a medical professional, receive a free case evaluation and get started on the road to recovery.
