Motor vehicle crashes cause the body to be flung around, even if the occupant of the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt. This can lead to serious injuries to the body, one of which is a traumatic brain injury.
Victims of crashes who suffer a traumatic brain injury may not know that they have this at the time of the crash. Instead, they may think everything is fine because brain injuries can take days or weeks after the injury occurs to produce symptoms.
These injuries can also be sneaky because there doesn’t have to be a direct hit to the head to suffer from one. Instead, a person can suffer a brain injury from the brain slamming into the skull with the jerking of the head from front to back or side to side.
Signs of a brain injury
A brain injury can cause several symptoms. One of the most common is a persistent headache that doesn’t get any better even if you’re using conventional treatments like brain rest and medications. Other symptoms, such as changes in senses, vomiting, nausea and having difficulty communicating, are also possible.
Anyone who’s been in a car crash should ensure they get prompt medical attention, especially if they experience anything that might point to a brain injury. This care might be costly, and a serious brain injury could lead to major life changes.
Seeking compensation for the financial damages associated with the crash is possible if the wreck was due to the negligence of another person. These cases are complex, so it may be beneficial to work with someone who can assist with getting the case set up and moving through the legal system.
