A fractured skull and other severe damage to the head commonly occurs in high impact accidents, such as vehicle collisions, falling from a height and unexpected slips and falls.
It is the sort of injury that no-one would wish on anyone, as it is both painful and debilitating. In many cases these accidents take place unexpectedly and are not the fault of the victim.
This is particularly the case in a motor vehicle accident, where another driver has driven recklessly and through this action caused your injury or injuries.
In this situation, you may be eligible for personal injury compensation to cover the financial hardship you have to endure due to an accident that was not your fault.
A Fractured Skull is Serious
A fractured skull could lead to immediate dizzy spells, as well as constant headaches and debilitating pain. The more serious effects of a fractured skull could be a traumatic brain injury that could have life-long consequences such as constant pain, loss of ability to concentrate and loss of memory.
This type of injury could lead to early death, too. These sorts of problems could mean you are not able to stay in employment and have to be cared for on a long-term basis.
A fractured skull could occur during a head-on vehicle accident as mentioned above, but could also happen if you were hit on the head by a heavy object.
For example, you could have been walking on the sidewalk near a construction site. A worker loses his hammer while working well above you and without any warning smashes on top of your head.
If the construction site did not have proper measures for protecting members of the public, this could be grounds for a lawsuit against the employee or the company.
The Process of a Personal Injury Claim
Most states allow personal injury claims to be made if someone is injured in an accident that they did not cause. However, there is a time limitation set to file a claim.
If you have been injured and have a fractured skull you should not delay but seek the help of a personal injury attorney who will assess your eligibility for filing a personal injury claim.
They will work tirelessly on your behalf to win the compensation you deserve.
You Will Need a Personal Injury Attorney
If you have the evidence to prove that your fractured skull was caused by the negligent behavior of someone else you should hire an attorney to file a personal injury claim on your behalf.
An experienced attorney knows the pain and suffering you are going through and will collect the necessary evidence to prove who caused your suffering. When gathering all the necessary information for a successful compensation claim medical reports will be studied, witness reports will be analyzed and how likely you are to return to work will be reviewed.
The compensation package will include compensation for all the financial hardship you have to endure, an amount to cover all medical expenses and loss of wages as well as a sum to compensate you for all the pain and suffering you need to endure because of the actions of a third party.
