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Traumatic Brain Injury

Hematomas

The next type of closed head injury, the hematoma, is a blood clot. Although less common, this type of personal injury can occur after a serious car or truck accident.

Nursing care for this type of closed head injury should include obtaining an accurate history, especially the mechanism of closed head injury and clinical course since that time. Physical examination should include a baseline neurological assessment. Cervical fractures are often associated with closed head injuries and should be assumed present until ruled out by radiologic studies. Close monitoring of the neurological status should be done, observing for signs of increased intracranial pressure. Mild analgesics or codeine may be given to control pain. The nurse should provide seizure precautions including the administration of prophylactic anticonvulsants.

The medicine can be extremely sophisticated and complex, and it is recommended that you consult a Michigan personal injury lawyer familiar with closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries and hematomas.

Closed Head Injuries | Concussion | Contusion
Hematomas | Hemorrhage | What to Look For

Contact Lawrence E. Gursten or Steven M. Gursten 1-800-777-0028

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Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
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Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

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Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.