Signs of a Brain Injury After a Car Accident
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A car accident is a traumatizing event that most people will experience at some time in their lives. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other head injuries are some of the most common injuries to occur in a car accident. Should you ever be involved in an injury accident, recognizing the signs and symptoms of brain injury could save a life.
Brain injuries can range from a mild concussion to brain death. A head/brain injury can affect motor skills, critical thinking, personality, mental health, and even basic organ function. Brain/head injuries are also notoriously insidious. Symptoms might show up gradually or all of a sudden. A car accident victim with a TBI may seem completely normal at the scene of the wreck, only to become gravely ill within a few hours.
Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
Brain injuries occur during car accidents when a person hits their head, suffers whiplash, or is shaken and jolted during the crash. In the days and weeks following a car accident, be on the lookout for the following TBI symptoms:
- headache
- amnesia/forgetfulness
- confusion
- extreme drowsiness
- dizziness and/or vertigo
- blurred/double vision
- sensitivity to lights and sounds
- nausea and/or vomiting
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
Those suffering from a head injury may be unaware or unable to communicate their symptoms. Visible signs of a brain injury include:
- extreme drowsiness
- slurred speech
- confusion
- delayed reactions
- issues with balance and motor function
- crying and/or irritability
- vomiting
- fainting, seizures, and/or loss of consciousness
- any behavior that seems strange or out of character
What to Do If You Suspect a Brain Injury After a Car Accident
It is always recommended you seek medical attention after a car accident. Even if you feel fine, it is best to be given the “all clear” by a medical professional. See a doctor right away if you develop any of the brain injury symptoms listed above. Keep in mind that brain injuries can take weeks after a car accident to develop. At the scene of the accident, be vigilant for signs of a head injury in the other driver and passengers involved.
Get as much rest as possible in the weeks following a concussion or other head injury. A low-stimulus environment is best for recovery; keep socializing, activity, sights and sounds to a minimum until you feel better.
If you were injured in a car accident, consult an attorney as soon as possible. Even run-of-the-mill concussions can take months to make a full recovery. Those with a TBI may never be the same. If you are facing a brain injury, do not allow the insurance company to brush you off with a quickie settlement. An experienced personal injury attorney may be able to help you stand up to the insurance companies and obtain the compensation you will need to recover.
Personal Injury Attorney in Anderson, South Carolina
If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident, reach out to a personal injury attorney right away. The skilled and experienced attorneys at The Law Offices of Steven M Krause PA can provide the legal support you need during this difficult time. Contact our office in Anderson, South Carolina to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Steven Krause is a personal injury, auto accident, and workers’ compensation lawyer who practices in Anderson, SC. He graduated form the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and has been practicing law for 40 years now. Steven Krause believes in fighting for the injured. Learn more about his experience here.
