What is diffuse axonal injury?

A: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a type of traumatic brain injury that results from the back-and-forth motion of the brain inside the skull, caused by incidents of sudden deceleration and acceleration, such as Virginia car wrecks and Norfolk truck accidents.  Tissues in the brain become torn as a result of this back-and-forth motion, causing lesions that can result in unconsciousness.  In the even of diffuse axonal injury, any swelling in the brain can lead to increased pressure, decreased blood flow to the brain, and further injury.  In more severe cases, brain cells can die, and the brain injury victim may be unconscious for several hours.  The symptoms and side effects of the serious brain injury range from headaches to coma.

If your family member or loved one has suffered diffuse axonal injury or another type of brain injury in a Norfolk car accident, Eastern Shore slip and fall accident, or another type of Virginia incident resulting from someone else's negligence, you may be wondering how to pay for costly medical bills, time away from work, and other expenses.  For more information on how you may obtain financial compensation for Virginia brain injuries so the injured can focus on healing, contact Norfolk brain injury attorney Lawrence Land.  He will provide you with free resources and answers to all your pressing questions.  800-800-1911.