A traumatic or Catastrophic Brain Injury is a direct result of an external force being applied to the cranium and its intracranial contents. The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses the brain. Intracranial contents consist of the brain, the covering meninges as well as cerebrospinal fluids. If these areas sustain an injury or damage in an accident it can result in temporary or permanent impairments, functional or cognitive disability, decreased motor skills and psychosocial maladjustments.
Brain Injuries can be induced by a number of accidents and injuries that can occur in the workplace. If you have been injured at work please call a qualified Pennsylvania Brain Injury Attorney. The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti can be reached at 610 892 9200.
Potential Causes Of Brain Injuries In The Workplace
- Construction Accidents
- Slip & Falls/Premises Liability
- Blunt Trauma
- Injuries in the Workplace
- Machine Accidents
- Ladder/Scaffold Accidents
Brain Injury Implications
Effects of a brain injury can be very complicated and they vary from person to person. Typically the aftermath of a brain injury is contingent on the severity of the injury, the amount of mechanical force exerted at the time of injury and the portion of the brain injured. An experienced Delaware County, Pennsylvania Brain Injury Lawyer will be able to help determine the value of a Brain Injury claim based on the extent of the injury after the accident. When determining the true monetary value of your claim the Media PA Work Injury Lawyers at Schuster Jachetti will take several factors into consideration such as: lost wages, pain & suffering, current medical costs, future medical costs and quality of life post accident.
Brain Injury Severity Assessment
It is extremely important that your possible brain injury is examined and evaluated as soon as possible by a medical professional. Expedited assessment & treatment can aide in minimizing the effects of such an injury. There are several diagnostic tests used to determine the severity of a brain injury. Two of the more common are:
- Glasgow Coma Scale (GSC) which defines extent of brain injury within 48 hours of the injury occurring. It is based on response to verbal & motor stimulus and the score ranges from 3-15. The lower the score the more severe the injury.
- Ranchos Los Amigos Scale assesses cognitive function. The RLA Scale evaluates level of head injury sustained. The levels go from Level 1 to Level 8. Again, the lower the level the worse the injury to the victim.
Contact a Skilled Southeastern Pennsylvania Brain Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you care for has been injured at work or on the job and suffered a brain injury contact The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti to arrange a free initial consultation. The Philadelphia Work Injury Attorneys at Schuster Jachetti can be reached at 610 892 9200. The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti is located in Media, Pennsylvania and serve those injured in the workplace throughout all of Southeastern Pennsylvania including Media, Chester, Avondale, Kennett Square, Broomall, Philadelphia, Norristown, Doylestown and others. Schuster Jachetti operate on a contingency fee basis which means they charge no fee unless they recovers on your behalf.
