A car accident can be devastating to your vehicle, your body and your mind. Most car accidents result in some type of head injury. Even if you walk away from an accident with what seems to be only a bump on the head, you may have hidden brain damage or injuries that can lead to further complications.
Studies show that there are approximately 3,300 deaths a day from car accidents, and 20 to 50 million are injured. Of the millions of injuries that are treated in hospitals every day, approximately 2 million experience a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Furthermore, approximately 14 percent of TBI injuries are a result of car accidents. That amounts to roughly 280,000 serious brain injuries per day caused by vehicle accidents.
If you or a loved one were recently involved in a vehicle accident and suffered a TBI, then read on to learn about the symptoms of brain injuries and how these types of injuries are the most dangerous and require medical attention. If you would like a free no obligation consultation then call us at (817) 458-3481 now. We are available 24/7 and an attorney can speak with you to discuss your accident.
What is TBI?
A Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI can be very complex and different for each case. Brain injuries are not like other types of injuries, such as a broken bone or a sprained wrist. The human brain is responsible for bodily movements, functions, and even our personalities and cognitive abilities. If a brain injury is severe enough, it can leave a person paralyzed or may require long-term care for the rest of their life.
Not only is the brain the most important organ next to the heart, it is also one of the most difficult organs to treat because injuries are often difficult to detect. For example, a person might sustain a brain injury and not show any signs or symptoms for weeks. Undiagnosed brain injuries that can lead to long term problems related to cognitive function, mood, and in some rare instances can even cause death.
So how do you know if you or someone is experiencing symptoms of a brain injury? Read on to learn these top five symptoms and signs.
1.) Symptoms of a concussion – The first signs of a brain injury are symptoms of a concussion. Concussions typically involve severe eye pain, blurred vision, memory loss, attention disorders, reading comprehension problems and even serious fatigue. The inability to concentrate or focus is a common symptom of a concussion.
2.) Troubling relationships – Individuals who do not seem like themselves or who seem to be struggling with close relationships with family, friends, and loved ones might actually be experiencing symptoms of a brain injury. If someone isn’t acting like him or herself after a serious accident, then he or she is likely struggling with the emotional stress and aftermath of the accident. However mood swings and relationship problems following an accident can often be a sign of an undiagnosed brain injury.
3.) Struggling with physical abilities – One of the most common signs of a brain injury is impaired physical movements or abilities. For example, balance issues, dizziness, headaches, nausea or vomiting or seizures are all signs of a serious brain injury.
4.) Impaired cognitive abilities – Focus, attention, coordination and speech are often impaired after a serious head or brain injury. These symptoms can have an immediate impact on academic or job performance.
5.) Irregular or abnormal behavioral issues – In some cases, behavioral issues and other mental health illnesses can arise after a brain injury, including depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, PTSD and other random phobias. These types of behavioral issues are often brought on due to inflammation or damage in certain regions of the brain due to injury.
Regardless of how minor a car accident may seem, injuries should always be taken seriously – even if they don’t present themselves immediately. If you sustain any kind of head injury during an accident you should seek medical attention to be evaluated to check for a concussion, internal bruising or hemorrhaging, and other subtle injuries.
If you or someone you love was recently involved in a car accident and sustained any type of head injury, be sure to seek medical attention and care immediately. Once you have been treated for your injuries, contact a reputable, licensed, and experienced attorney to help you seek a proper settlement for your pain, suffering, and injuries.
Contact the Law Office of Attorney Kohm today by calling our office now at (817) 458-3481 for a free consultation or use our contact form.
