Researchers are just beginning to understand the ways a concussion or mild brain injury affects normal brain function and development in children. There are numerous medical and psychological studies in progress around the United States looking at mood and behavior disturbances, impaired language development, decreased concentration and sleep pattern changes in child victims of head injury. If your child hit their head or suffered a concussion during an accident, and is now having behavioral changes or learning difficulties, it’s very important to follow up with a specialist so the correct rehabilitation and therapies can be started right away.

Dr. Greg Vigna is a head injury lawyer, Board Certified Rehabilitation Specialist and father. He understands how frightening it is when your child is injured, and advocates for the best possible medical care and compensation in these injuries. Long term complications are often overlooked, under diagnosed and not treated appropriately in pediatric head injuries, and this needs to change.

What Happens During a Head Injury

When the head is his shaken or hit directly, the brain can stretch, twist and hit against the inside of the skull. This causes bruising, swelling, bleeding and microscopic damage to tissues and cells inside the brain. Messages follow specific pathways in the brain, and if the damage affects one of these pathways, there can be lasting problems with how the brain communicates. Simply stated, the wiring of the brain is no longer working correctly.

Multiple research studies show that children who have had a mild head injury are at higher risk for psychological disturbances. Academic achievement is decreased, and overall quality of health is also lowered. There may be sleep disturbances and changes in mood and concentration.

What Now?

If you notice behavioral, concentration and personality changes in your child after a head injury, contact your pediatrician and talk about your concerns. Dr. Greg Vigna, head injury lawyer, and rehabilitation physician works closely with specialists in pediatric head trauma. After an accident in which your child sustained a head injury, Dr. Vigna can connect you with medical experts who will assess your child’s injuries and requirements for recovery. Call our brain injury law firm today for a free case evaluation. Dr. Vigna advocates for the highest compensation and best medical care for your child’s recovery needs.