According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 1.4 million Americans suffer brain injuries. Brain injuries occur when physical trauma occurs to the head and brain.
Physical trauma can include a blow, strike, or a bump. The momentum causes a disruption in the brain’s normal activity, and often jars the brain inside of the person’s skull.
After an accident conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, head injuries, head trauma and brain injuries are often missed by medical professionals, as symptoms may not be immediately apparent.
If you think you may be suffering from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) be sure to seek medical help right away.
Symptoms of a mild TBI :
- Depression
- Irratibility
- Drowsiness
- Mood swings
- Memory loss
- Physical Impairment
- Problems with word finding when
speaking - Loss of smell
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Loss of consciousness
- Headache
- Loss of hand/eye coordination
Some victims of TBI experience these symptoms up to a year after the accident.
For still others, symptoms last a lifetime.
With a severe TBI, victims experience all of the above but may also have
- Confusion
- Dilated pupils
- Drainage from the ears or nose
- Skull fracture
- Loss of gray matter
- Sleep Disruption
- Loss of consciousness for a period of more than 30 minutes
The brain, like other areas of the body is susceptible to swelling. When the brain swells inside of the skull, there is increased pressure on the brain and a greater risk for permanent damage that may result in long term disability. Because of this, the victim may not experience the above symptoms for hours or days until after the accident.
If you experience any of these symptoms a neurological exam and a brain imaging scan should be done to determine if a brain injury has occured. Do not postpone receiving treatment because you think it will get better, if you have a severe brain injury, not seeking medical attention could cost you your life.
Due to the nature of the injury, calculating damages for victims of TBI is complicated. Some victims lose their job because of the memory problems, inability to focus, and time out of work. Treatment for TBI can also cost into the thousamds or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
If you have been in accident, fallen or been struck by a falling object and suspect that you have a brain injury, seek medical assistance if you have not already done so and call The Thomson Law Firm for help. You need to protect your potential claim to make sure that you recieve appropriate compensation for your injury.
The Thomson Law Firm offers FREE case evaluations to victims of personal injury. Call today to talk with a qualified intake specialist. (540) 777-4900
