Closed Head Injury

A closed head injury is one that is usually caused by a rapid movement of the head during which the brain is bounced back and forth within the casing of the skull. Closed head injuries often result from motor vehicle accidents, including aviation disasters, plane crashes and runway accidents, car crashes, motorcycle accidents, Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Rollovers, and accidents involving busses, trains, trolleys and other common carriers. These types of injuriescan also be caused by a variety of other accidents, like falls, sports-related accidents, boating mishaps, worksite and construction site accidents, accidental shootings, as well as All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), snowmobile, and bicycle accidents. Closed head injuries usually result in more widespread damage to the brain and, therefore, cause more extensive neurological defects.