What Is a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury?

In medical terms, coup contrecoup brain damage refers to a type of injury where the brain not only undergoes the initial impact but is also subjected to a secondary impact. Put more simply, a coup contrecoup brain injury arises when the brain sustains damage twice. 

The “coup” part of the term refers to the location where the head was initially struck. The “contrecoup” portion refers to the way the brain rebounds against the opposite side of the skull in response to the original impact.

If you have sustained a coup contrecoup brain injury, a New York brain damage lawyer can help.

What to Expect After Sustaining Coup Contrecoup Brain Damage

One of the most pressing matters that your lawyer can tackle is the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf. When you retain legal counsel, your attorney can answer questions and seek the results you want. 

That way, you can feel prepared when the legal process commences rather than overwhelmed and confused every step of the way. From there, here’s how we can help.

Investigating the Details of Your Accident

We can conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding your injury. Our main goal is to gather information that can be used as evidence as we strive to establish liability on your behalf.

Building a Strong Case on Your Behalf 

We can cooperate with medical experts, speak to accident reconstruction specialists, and communicate with other professionals as we build a compelling case in your name. With our experience handling brain injury cases, we want to explore the full extent of your injuries. 

That way, we can parse through the information available to us in our efforts to establish negligence. After all, pursuing justice and securing compensation for you is our priority. 

Negotiating With Insurance Companies 

Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts in brain injury cases. Our attorneys will negotiate on your behalf to secure a fair settlement that reflects the true value of your claim.

Litigating in Court if Necessary 

We try to settle claims outside of court in every case we handle. However, sometimes, we cannot reach a fair settlement with insurance providers, and in those situations, we are prepared to take your case to trial.

You can trust us to represent you in front of a judge or jury. We can also present your case and advocate for your right to compensation as a brain injury victim. Our goal is to advocate for your rights in the courtroom by seeking the compensation you deserve.

What Are the Causes of Coup Contrecoup Brain Injuries?

Coup contrecoup brain injuries are often the result of high-impact trauma that forces your brain to undergo two points of injuries. Some of the most common causes include the following:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Incidents involving falls
• Sports injuries 
• Assaults 

Coup contrecoup brain injuries often result from violent impacts that cause the brain to strike both sides of the skull. That’s why motor vehicle accidents are a common cause—forceful jolts from a crash can cause the brain to hit one side of the skull and then rebound to the opposite side. 

Similarly, incidents in which someone falls—especially from a significant height or onto a hard surface—can cause this type of injury to occur as well. Contact sports can result in coup contrecoup brain damage due to high-speed collisions. 

Likewise, assaults that involve blunt force trauma may yield severe head damage that results in this type of brain injury. 

What Are the Symptoms of a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury?

The symptoms of a coup contrecoup brain injury can vary depending on the severity of the trauma and the areas of your brain that are affected by the impacts you experience. At the same time, some symptoms are more common than others: 

• Headaches
• Dizziness 
• Confusion 
• Loss of consciousness 
• Memory loss
• Vision problems
• Seizures
• Cognitive impairment
• Emotional changes

What Compensation Can You Recover for a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury?

Victims of coup contrecoup brain injuries often find themselves face-to-face with serious expenses in the aftermath of a coup contrecoup brain injury. Here are examples of compensation you may be able to pursue due to your injuries: 

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages 
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Home modifications
• Long-term care 
• Emotional distress 

Reach Out to a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury Attorney Today 

Have you or someone you love experienced an event that led to a coup contrecoup brain injury? Contact the personal injury attorneys at Morelli Law for an obligation-free consultation at no cost to you. 

At Morelli Law, we want to represent victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) who are eager to seek justice and obtain compensation. When you call to schedule a consultation, you can learn more about us and what we can do for you as a coup contrecoup brain injury victim.