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When Kansas City Slip and Fall Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injury

More than one-quarter of all brain injuries are due to slip and fall accidents. Slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

There are many situations that can cause slips, trips, and falls, including:

• Ice
• Spills
• Grease
• Loose flooring or carpeting
• Uneven flooring surfaces
• Clutter and debris
• Electrical cords
• Open drawers
• Uneven sidewalks
• Dangerous stairways
• Unmarked curbs
• Poor lighting
• Gravel paths

Anyone who hits their head after a slip and fall accident should be examined by a medical doctor. A victim of mild brain injuries may not show symptoms, but mild brain injuries can worsen quickly and may cause serious and irreversible brain damage or even death.

Brain Injuries Caused by Slips and Falls

• Concussion
• Cerebral edema (brain swelling due to accumulation of fluid around the brain)
• Epidural hematoma (bleeding between the dura mater and skull)
• subdural hematoma (bleeding below the dura mater)
• Contusion (bruising)
• Carotid artery tear

Symptoms of Brain Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents

Brain injuries can cause a variety of symptoms. Some victims of brain injury will not show symptoms or will have delayed symptoms; others will display symptoms immediately. Anyone who experiences a loss of consciousness should see medical treatment.

Brain injury symptoms may include:

• Confusion
• Memory problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Difficulty speaking
• Bad taste in mouth
• Trouble sleeping
• Trouble staying awake
• Lethargy
• Behavior or personality changes
• Mood swings

Treatment of Brain Injury

Those who sustain a head injury in a Kansas City slip and fall accident should be monitored for brain swelling, bruising and bleeding as these conditions can cause further brain injury. Brain injury often causes permanent disability.

The physical effects of brain injury may include:

• Paralysis
• Loss of acquired skills
• Loss of coordination
• Loss of vision
• Loss of speech
• Incontinence
• Seizures

Psychological effects of brain injury include personality changes, depression, anxiety and difficulty controlling mood.

Rights of Kansas City Slip and Fall Victims

A property owner has the responsibility to maintain their property so that it is safe for visitors. If a guest or customer is injured while at a business, home, or other property the owner of that property is liable for those injuries if it can be shown that the injuries were caused by the property owner’s negligence. An attorney experienced in premises liability law and slip and fall claims can help a brain injury victim receive damages for their injuries and related expenses.

The Kansas City brain injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represent victims of slip and fall accidents throughout Kansas and Missouri. If you or someone you love has sustained a head injury in a Kansas City slip and fall accident, our personal injury lawyers can help you determine if you have a Missouri premises liability claim. To learn more, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free legal consultation. When you call, request our free book, “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.”

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