When you are involved in an accident and strike your head, you may be relieved to find that you feel okay in the immediate aftermath. However, as time progresses, you may begin to feel worse and worse. Unfortunately, this is common for those who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. If you sustained a blow to to head during an accident in California, it’s imperative to understand the signs and symptoms you may experience if you have suffered a traumatic brain injury. In addition, the following blog explores why it’s in your best interest to connect with a Contra Costa County injury lawyer to explore your legal options.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury, and What Are the Symptoms?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an accident sustained as a result of a violent blow or jolt to the head. When you hit your head on a surface or are struck in your head, the sudden force of the impact can cause your brain to move inside of and collide with the interior walls of your skull. This can result in a serious injury, as the impact can cause physical damage to your brain. This includes torn tissue, contusions, and even intracranial bleeding. These injuries can range from mild to severe.
Unfortunately, TBIs have a number of physical, mental, and emotional impacts on victims. As such, understanding the signs and symptoms of this kind of injury is critical to ensure you receive the medical care you need. Common symptoms include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Light sensitivity
- Blurry vision
- Dizzineess
- Confusion
- Numbness in fingers and toes
- Vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Loss of consciousness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Mood changes
Generally, treatment for a TBI includes plenty of rest in a quiet, dark room, with no stimulation from screens. Additionally, you may be unable to work, go to school, or participate in activities for a period of time. However, as severe TBI can result in serious complications, like seizures or bleeding may require additional care, like surgery, rehabilitation, and medications.
Can I Seek Compensation for a TBI?
If you are the victim of a TBI, you are eligible to seek compensation for the damages you’ve endured. This includes economic damages, such as lost wages, property damage, and your medical bills. In addition, you can recover your non-economic damages, which reflect non-monetary, intangible losses like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
If you sustain a TBI following an injury, whether you are hit by a distracted driver or you slip and fall while walking, it’s important to understand that you have the right to fight for compensation. In many instances, you’ll find that filing a claim against the negligent party can be difficult, especially when you’re still living with the impact of your injury. As such, it is generally in your best interest to connect with an experienced attorney to help you in the fight for the compensation you are entitled to.
At O’Connor Law APC, we understand how complicated these matters can be to navigate, which is why we will do everything in our power to help you recover the compensation you are entitled to. When you need help, do not hesitate to contact our team today.
