A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could radically change your life in ways you never imagined. Of course, much of the impact depends on the severity of the TBI and even minor concussion can have a severe adverse impact on your life.
Seek a medical evaluation right away
If you or a loved one suspect you might have a TBI, it’s imperative that you seek a medical evaluation right away. Medical experts have found that brain injury patients who receive medical stabilization immediately after the trauma generally do better than those who delay treatment.
Patients with mild TBI may not recognize the injury right away. We’ve all seen football players “get their bells rung,” shake it off and continue to play. Sometimes the TBI symptoms appear more obvious much later. Unfortunately, by then the repeated additional damage may be irreparable.
Be on the lookout for signs of TBI
Here are some symptoms of a TBI:
- Coordination problems
- Seizures
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
- Altered sensory perceptions
- Verbal difficulties
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Sudden sexual dysfunction
- Personality changes
- Motor impairment
- Confusion
- Depression
- Loss of executive functioning skills
- Memory problems
Maybe you were injured as a driver or passenger in a car accident. Maybe you were crossing the street as a pedestrian or on your bicycle and a motor vehicle failed to yield, knocked you down and you struck your head. No matter how the injury occurred, immediate medical treatment is the key. Having a doctor document your injury is the first step in building an insurance claim for damages or court case and helps connect the injury to the accident.
The experienced personal injury attorneys and professional staff can investigate and help guide your case to help you maximize your compensation.