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Specific
Complex Injuries: Compound Skull Fracture |
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Compound Skull Fracture (Traumatic Head
Injury)
In a compound skull fracture all layers protecting
the brain have been breached, from the epidermis to the meninges, allowing a
breach into the skull cavity.
Compound skull fractures
can occur as a result of a bad fall or an automobile accident.
This fracture occurs in conjunction with an
overlying laceration, which can run through paranasal sinuses and middle ear
structures or slash through the epidermis and the meninges. The resulting
contact between the outside environment and the cranial cavity is a compound
fracture.
Contamination of a compound fracture can cause
dangerous infections. Some factors that increase risk of infection are:
visible contamination, meningeal tear, loose bone fragments and treatment
that is presented after eight hours or more than the initial injury.
Legal Claims for Serious Injurys
Individuals who have suffered a serious injury should consult with an attorney immediately to determine whether
they can bring a lawsuit to recover for the damages that they have suffered
as a result of the injury. The lawyers of Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson are
experienced in obtaining multi-million dollar recoveries for individuals
with serious injuries. Our attorneys are aware
of the life-changing impact that a serious injury can have and may be able
to assist you in filing a legal claim against the responsible entities or individuals.
Serious injuries such as compound skull fractures can be caused by any of a variety of traumatic events, including
car accidents, bus accidents, slip and fall injuries, fights and other altercations,
and even injuries in sports. It is often the case that such events are caused by the
negligent, reckless, or even intentional acts of an individual or an entity.
The attorneys of Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson vigorously pursue all
available legal avenues to obtain a recovery from those responsible
parties.
Legal action can help an injured individual recover for past medical
bills, future
medical care, lost income, emotional distress, and other damages.
However, various time deadlines apply to legal actions for compound skull
fractures, which is why immediately contacting an experienced lawyer is
necessary.
The attorneys of Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson provide free consultations to
individuals with injuries who are seeking legal representation. You may
contact us at 1-800-405-4222 or ssolomon@ssjlaw.com.
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