Journal of Forensic Biomechanics

Head Injury

Head injury is the damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the term "head injury" is most often used to refer to an injury to the brain, head injuries may also involve the bones, muscles, blood vessels, skin, and other organs of the face or head.A head injury does not always mean that there is an associated brain injury. Most head injuries are caused by blows to the head from numerous causes including motor vehicle accidents and falls.

Any injury that results in trauma to the skull or brain can be classified as a head injury.