Causes of Diffuse Axonal Injuries in Children (Part B)
Diffuse Axonal Injuries and Child Brain Injury
Diffuse axonal injuries are a common type of serious child brain injury that can occur when your child has been involved in a car accident or sports accident. Rapid back and forth movement of the head causes the damage to the brain tissues that can create a multitude of problems.
The most immediate concerns with preventing additional damage from diffuse axonal injuries are to reduce swelling, pressure and bleeding within the brain. The lesions created by the head trauma cause the death of brain cells which can damage every aspect of your child’s functionality, both mental and physical.
The sad truth of children who regain consciousness following a child brain injury from diffuse axonal injuries is that they often suffer from severe impairments. Serious rehabilitation work for speech, occupational, recreational and physical therapy is often necessary and many will need assistive equipment for life-long physical impairments.
Diffuse Axonal Injuries and Shaken Baby Syndrome
Unfortunately, diffuse axonal injuries are often signs of what is known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a common sign of child abuse and a study conducted by the UNC School of Medicine in 2003 reported that an estimated 1,300 children experienced a child brain injury due to similar abuse in the previous year.
If your infant suffered a child brain injury due to diffuse axonal injuries and your doctor suspects Shaken Baby Syndrome you may need the help of an Andover child injury lawyer to settle your case. In some cases, a caretaker or babysitter may be responsible for the injuries, which may result in criminal charges.
Contacting a Massachusetts Child Injury Lawyer
If your child suffered a traumatic brain injury in Massachusetts because of the negligence of another, you and/or your child may be entitled to compensation to help with medical bills and ongoing medical treatments. For more information on child injuries, order this free book, Dealing with a Nightmare: The Essential Steps to Take if Your Child Suffers a Serious Injury. The Massachusetts child injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group serve clients in the greater Boston area and will advocate for fair compensation for your child’s injuries. For a no cost evaluation of your child’s injury case, contact us today at 1-800-930-8145.
