Domestic Violence Case Studies
In domestic violence situations, blows to the head or body can result in traumatic brain injury, or TBI. To raise public awareness, a domestic violence lawyer with the law firm Stewart MacNichols Harmell Inc., PS, in Kent, WA, discusses various aspects of this serious condition. The firm’s criminal defense lawyers have represented clients successfully in thousands of domestic violence cases.
Traumatic brain injury can occur at any age. Here are some causes and results.
Causes: Domestic violence, including gunshot wounds and child abuse, causes approximately 20 percent of traumatic brain injuries, according to Mayo Clinic. Infants can suffer brain cell damage after being shaken violently, a condition known as shaken baby syndrome. Victims who are pushed and fall; are beaten about the head; involved in collisions; or thrown from vehicles can develop TBI. High-risk groups include infant to 4-year-old children, 15- to …show more content…
Signs and symptoms can appear immediately, or may take weeks to manifest. Minor injury symptoms include brief loss of consciousness; confusion or a dazed condition; sleeplessness or excessive sleeping; and problems concentrating or remembering. Major injury symptoms include loss of consciousness for hours; numb or weak extremities; slurred speech; and agitated or unusual behavior.
Diagnosis: Emergency medical professionals use a 15-point test, the Glasgow Coma Scale, to evaluate a traumatic brain injury. The test reveals how well the victim can control limb and eye movement and follow directions. Later, doctors use imaging tests, such as CT scans and MRIs, to view the brain.
Domestic violence lawyers at Stewart MacNichols Harmell Inc., PS, often represent individuals charged with crimes involving acts that cause traumatic brain injury. These criminal lawyers mount aggressive defenses for their clients, and have a strong track record of successful case outcomes, including case
Traumatic brain injury can occur at any age. Here are some causes and results.
Causes: Domestic violence, including gunshot wounds and child abuse, causes approximately 20 percent of traumatic brain injuries, according to Mayo Clinic. Infants can suffer brain cell damage after being shaken violently, a condition known as shaken baby syndrome. Victims who are pushed and fall; are beaten about the head; involved in collisions; or thrown from vehicles can develop TBI. High-risk groups include infant to 4-year-old children, 15- to …show more content…
Signs and symptoms can appear immediately, or may take weeks to manifest. Minor injury symptoms include brief loss of consciousness; confusion or a dazed condition; sleeplessness or excessive sleeping; and problems concentrating or remembering. Major injury symptoms include loss of consciousness for hours; numb or weak extremities; slurred speech; and agitated or unusual behavior.
Diagnosis: Emergency medical professionals use a 15-point test, the Glasgow Coma Scale, to evaluate a traumatic brain injury. The test reveals how well the victim can control limb and eye movement and follow directions. Later, doctors use imaging tests, such as CT scans and MRIs, to view the brain.
Domestic violence lawyers at Stewart MacNichols Harmell Inc., PS, often represent individuals charged with crimes involving acts that cause traumatic brain injury. These criminal lawyers mount aggressive defenses for their clients, and have a strong track record of successful case outcomes, including case