The Five Most Common Head Injuries Following An Auto Accident
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Over half of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. TBI is a life altering injury that can be devastating to you and your family. TBI injuries can last a lifetime and negatively impact your cognitive functions. They can make it difficult to do your normal job, can impair your mobility, and cause a lot of emotional distress for both you and your family. The worst part is that TBIs often do not show symptoms until well after the auto accident happened making it very hard to get compensation.Understanding The Five Most Common TBI Injuries
After an accident, you need to see a doctor immediately. Sometimes the symptoms of a TBI do not show up for weeks, even months after an accident. It’s also important that if you’ve hit your head, you keep vigilant for any signs of a TBI. Here are the five most common TBI injuries after a car accident and their symptoms:
Concussion: Concussions happen when your brain hits the inside of your skull as a result of a sudden change in momentum. Symptoms include:
● Loss of consciousness.
● Dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
● Headache or pressure.
● Confusion and slurred speech
● Amnesia about the accident.
Contusion: A contusion is a bruise on the brain from a direct impact to the head. Symptoms include the following:
● Difficulty with balance
● Difficulty with short term memory
● Numbness or tingling in the brain
● Slurred speech or trouble forming sentences
● Cognitive changes
Coup Countrecoup: Coup countrecoup happens when the brain hit the front and the base of the skull. Not only can it affect the brain but also the eye lens leading to detached retina. Symptoms include:
● Swelling or bleeding of the brain
● Skull Fracture
● Headaches and loss of consciousness
● Seizures
● Tinnitus or dizziness
● Blurred vision or slurred speech
● Memory issues as well as mood disturbances
● Blurred vision
● Fatigue
● Nausea
Diffuse Axonal Injury: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) occurs when the brain rapidly shifts inside the skull. The long connecting brain fibers called axons are sheared during the injury. DAI can cause the following symptoms:
● Headache and dizziness
● Fatigue
● Nausea
● Vomiting
● Loss of consciousness
Penetrating Head Wound: When objects in or outside the car become projectiles that hit and penetrates your skull. They can be fatal or cause serious issues such as:
● Coma
● Seizure
● Paralysis
● Blood loss or bleeding from the ears.
● Loss of consciousness
● Loss of bowel and bladder functioning
If you show any of these signs or symptoms, you need to see a physician immediately.
Get The Compensation You Deserve For Head Injury Claim
Some accident victims recover from their head injuries in a few days. For others, the accident can result in disabling brain injuries or even wrongful death. If you have sustained a head injury in a crash, the costs can be exorbitant. In the state of Florida you must first file a claim with your insurance company, If the costs of the accident are greater than your personal injury protection, then you will an attorney to help get the full amount of compensation for your injuries.
Successful Claims Are Built On Strong Evidence
The best way to receive a full and fair claim is to have an attorney help you prove the other driver was at fault for the accident. A personal injury attorney will:
• Collect all medical records, doctor notes, specialists, bill any current and future bills including therapy and rehabilitation
• Demonstrate lost wages including vacation and sick time and future wages lost in case of permanent disability.
• Obtain all records, reports and interview witnesses and submit all documents in a timely manner
• Go up against the many attorneys of the insurance company who will try to give you the least amount possible.
• Will examine evidence to determine if anyone else is liable for your injuries
• Will file a lawsuit if they cannot reach a settlement with the insurance company for the monies you deserve.
This support can help make sure that you and your family are protected after a TBI.
The St. Pete Lawyer can help. He’s represented many people just like you who have sustained a TBI after a car accident. He understands the real costs of the injury include more than just the medical bills, but the lasting impact a TBI can have on your family. He is known by the insurance companies for being a tough attorney that will take them all the way to court in order to get a fair settlement. He can help you too. Call us today at 727-381-9200 for a free consultation to learn more.