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Coup Contrecoup Injury

Coup contrecoup can be very serious, as it describes contusions to the brain that occur at the site of impact and on the complete opposite side of the brain. This type of injury occurs when a force impacting the head is severe enough to cause the brain to slam into the opposite side of the skull. To explain further, the coup injury is caused when the head is stopped suddenly and the brain rushes forward. It not only gets injured by hitting the side of the skull, but it is also gets damaged as it rubs against all the inner ridges. A contrecoup is caused when the brain bounces off the primary surface and impacts against the opposing side of the skull. If you believed someone's neglect caused this type of injury to your loved one, contact our lawyers.

Have you or a loved on suffered a coup contrecoup injury because of someone else's negligence? An attorney can help! Contact one of our Brain Injury Lawyers in your area today!

Coup contrecoup is classified as a traumatic brain injury. In the United States, traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. One TBI occurs every 15 seconds! Our lawyers can help if your loved one's TBI was someone else's fault.

The main causes for coup contrecoup injuries include:

• Car Accident
• Fall Accident
• Child Abuse

Have you or a loved one suffered a coup contrecoup injury because of someone else's negligence? If so, contact one of our Brain Injury Lawyers in your area today!

The statistics for head injuries in the United States are quite scary. Studies have shown that each year:

• Over 500,000 head injuries require hospitalization
• 75,000-100,000 head injuries are fatal
• 70,000-90,000 survivors of head injuries will have lifelong disabilities
• 2,000 survivors of head injuries will live in a persistent vegetative state

Brain injuries can be very severe, leading to permanent damages that can change someone's life forever.  If you suspect that you or a loved one has suffered from coup contrecoup, you should seek medical attention immediately.  If this injury was caused by someone else's negligence, you should also seek help from our lawyers. You may be eligable for compensation from your injury.

If you have any questions regarding the legal aspects of a coup contrecoup, contact one of our Brain Injury Lawyers today.