Motor vehicle crashes can lead to significant brain injuries, even if you don’t hit your head. Even the sudden jolt of a collision can cause the brain to move within the skull, leading to bruising, bleeding or other forms of damage.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to significant life changes that can impact your home life and ability to work. Understanding a bit about these injuries is important if there’s a chance you may have suffered one.
Symptoms of a TBI
Symptoms can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury. In mild cases, a person might experience headaches, dizziness, confusion or sensitivity to light and sound. These signs often appear within hours or days of the accident, but they can be subtle.
Moderate to severe TBIs may cause nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, seizures or loss of consciousness. Emotional and cognitive changes—like irritability, memory problems or difficulty concentrating—can also signal a problem.
Lifelong changes are possible after a TBI
It’s possible for some people to recover from a TBI with rest and time. This is more likely with a mild TBI. Moderate to severe TBIs can lead to long-term, permanent changes in your ability to function as you did before the accident. This can affect your mental abilities, personality, physical abilities, speech, coordination and emotional regulation.
The costs of treating a TBI can be extensive, so it’s critical that you learn about the option to seek compensation from the negligent driver who crashed into you. Working with someone who can assist you with the case may be beneficial, so you can rest and recover.
