Tammy Hollifield

May 31, 2025

Working with Rob Usry and his team was a great experience. They took the time to answer all our questions about my husband's worker's comp case and did everything they could to make the process as easy for us as possible. We would highly recommend them for your legal needs.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

Mr. Usry and his staff are wonderful to work with. I reached out for advice when a recent accident caused damage to my house and car. They answered all my questions and explained all my options. They have the knowledge and haven't forgotten how to treat people with kindness and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

I used this firm to help with a workman's comp dispute. We started the process on February 1, 2023 and had a settlement agreement by August 22, 2023. I found the office staff to be friendly and more than capable to answer my questions and guide me through this process. Pam Worley and Rose Fagan sent prompt emails letting me know what I needed to do and the status of the claim. Mr. Rob Usry was patient and called personally to let me know what was happening and what the next step would be. He negotiated well with the Workman's Comp legal team and reached a fair agreement. If you are looking for an attorney that communicates well, is friendly, and will work in you behalf, I strongly recommend Holland & Usry, P.A.

Randall Garrett

May 13, 2025

I got hurt on the job in Gaffney SC. I saw rather quickly that I was going to need help. Rob Usry was referred by a friend who had a great experience with their services. So I contacted them and it was the best move I could have ever made. Rob and his staff were amazing they treated me and my wife like family. They left no stone unturned while working on my case and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Rob Usry and his team to anyone who is in need of a lawyer in the upstate. They are the best in the business.

Vickie Alumbaugh

May 3, 2025

Rob Ursy PA and Rose Fagan did a wonderful job with my workmen compensation case. I slipped at my work in Spartanburg, SC. I was treated respectfully and that I was important. They helped me communicate with workmen compensation to get a case the right way. Communicate with opposing counsel. An settlement was offered. Ultimately, I settled with workmen compensation insurance thru my work. The settlement was for good bit more than was originally offered. I am glad I got what I needed to get my injury repaired. Thank you!!

Jason Wines

March 25, 2025

I had a great experience.The staff really goes the extra mile to serv you and your needs. When ever I need the help of a trusted law firm I will always turn to them.

Wendie Lawson

March 7, 2025

Seeking help from an attorney was not on my radar when I was injured at work. Unfortunately, workers compensation became a barrier between me and the treatment I needed. Months battling workers compensation, being questioned relentlessly and then rejected, I contacted Holland & Usry, P.A. Mr. Usry and his team went to bat for me and I received the necessary treatment I needed, in addition to medical bills being paid. Workers compensation is a bear to deal with. If not for Mr. Usry and Rose, I would still be in a needless and stressful battle with them - this I am sure! I am extremely grateful for the honesty, integrity and compassion given me from this group! My journey is still in motion and Mr. Usry and Rose are taking care of business! Wendie Lawson I

Marilyn Anderson

February 20, 2025

My husband and I were victims of a hit and run accident about a year ago, My husband suffered a cracked clavicle and deep bruises to both knees, my injuries required a session of physical therapy. We had never been in an accident, and we felt victimized - our car was totaled, and we both suffered panful injuries. Following advice of friends and family, we decided to consult an attorney. Rob Usry was highly recommended, and we decided to ask him to represent us. Rob and his staff - Rose and Pam - were professional, thorough and supportive . They walked us through every step of the way. Since my husband and i are senior citizens with little experience with lawsuits, and unreliable computer skills, we needed help. Rose patiently answered our question and coached us along through computer glitches. Pam would organize and evaluate the seemingly endless maze of medical bills. When it came time to dicker with with insurance companies, Rob was the persistent master of negotiations, and we are very happy with the outcomes of our case. We are thankful to Rob Usry , Attorney At Law. and his staff, and highly recommend them to help you find the answers to the question - I Just Got In a South Carolina Car Accident. Now What.?

How Doctors Define Common Brain Injuries From South Carolina Vehicle, Fall, and Workers Comp Accidents

Rob Usry

June 20, 2019

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Worker’s Compensation

How Doctors Define Common Brain Injuries From South Carolina Vehicle, Fall, and Workers Comp Accidents

A variety of accidents can result in a brain injury in South Carolina. Car accidents and motorcycle wrecks, trucking accidents, slip or trip and falls, and work accidents are prevalent causes.

One thing that makes brain injuries especially dangerous is that the accident causing the injury doesn’t have to be horrific or even dramatic. Sometimes the injuries don’t show up on common TBI medical tests. That’s why you’ve got to be extremely vigilant after any head trauma for warning signs of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

If you’ve got legal questions about an accident causing a brain injury, you need those answered, too. We’ll do that for free*, because you’ve got a lot at stake. Call our Spartanburg accident injury and workers’ comp lawyer toll free at (864) 582-0416.

Accident injuries to the brain come in many forms. Let’s look at how some major ones are defined.

Location on the Brain and Time of Injury

Where on the brain and when an injury occurs are important, since it can impact the severity of the brain injury and its effect on you.

Part of the brain affected. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), damage to a single area of the brain is called a focal injury. If the damage occurs over additional areas, it’s called a diffuse injury.
When brain damage occurs. The measuring point is when the brain injury occurs. A primary injury means the damage is immediate. But other TBI-related damage can be secondary, meaning it occurs gradually, which could be hours, days, or even weeks later.

Immediate Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury

NINDS describes typical effects from accidental injuries to the brain. They range from worrisome to devastating. For the most frightening, immediate injuries, see the section on brain bleeds below.

Concussion. This is a “mild” TBI, if there is such a thing. The effects are usually temporary, but it could still take months to heal. To give you an idea how “mild” it is, know that medical personnel consider the first 24 hours after a concussion to be vital because brain bleeds or excessive brain swelling are possible. Anyone diagnosed with a concussion needs to be watched like a hawk for those first 24 hours, to protect against severe brain damage or even death.
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI). This common brain injury causes widespread damage to the brain’s white matter. “White matter” is made up of axons, which are nerve cell extensions carrying electrical impulses. The axons connect different areas of the brain to each other. When these axon bundles are stretched or torn by shearing forces, DAI results. It often happens in falls or car crashes from twisting or sudden deceleration. DAI causes your brain circuitry to break down and release damaging brain chemicals. The damage can be permanent, and recovery can require an extensive period, if it can even be achieved.
Coup/contrecoup lesions. These include contusions, which are brain bruising or swelling from tiny blood vessels leaking into the brain. But it can be a larger bleed, as described below. A coup injury occurs directly under the impact site. A contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of the brain. These generally develop from sudden deceleration, bouncing the brain back and forth within the skull—as in a high speed car crash.

The Lethal Threat: Brain Bleeds

Brain bleeds are a fearsome medical diagnosis with a high mortality rate. A key indicator of the potential for a brain bleed is a skull fracture. The skull can penetrate delicate brain membranes, blood vessels, or the brain itself.

There are several types of brain bleed, and they’re all taken extremely seriously by health professionals and specialists like neurosurgeons. One scientific name is “hematoma.” Blood pools in the tissues after major blood vessels get damaged, causing severe bleeding in and around the brain. The primary types of hematomas are:

Subdural hematoma. This refers to bleeding between the outer brain and the middle brain, which puts dangerous pressure on the outside of the brain.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage. Bleeding between the middle brain and the inner brain is considered to be subarachnoid.
Intracerebral hematoma. This is bleeding into the brain itself, damaging the surrounding tissues.
Epidural hematoma. Bleeding between the skull and the outer brain is extremely dangerous, often appearing with a skull fracture. Most frightening is that you might not know you have this for several hours, delaying vital medical treatment.

Brain Injuries Require the Utmost Medical and Legal Care

If you or someone you love suffered a brain injury, they need the highest possible medical care. TBI survivors and their families also need to be aware of the potential life-altering effects of a brain injury. I hope this blog and other info on our website can be a resource for you to help you understand your injuries.

If you got hurt at work or because someone else was careless, your case needs the utmost legal care. You’ve got vital legal rights that can impact you and your family’s financial future. It’s complicated to get a South Carolina brain injury accident settlement.

If you’ve got questions about your case, it won’t cost you a thing to get your questions answered by an experienced injury attorney. Call toll free (864) 582-0416 to schedule a free strategy session in a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere.

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