When you see the acronym TBI, what do you think it means? If you guessed that it stands for traumatic brain injury, then you are correct – but what else do you know about TBIs? Keep reading to test your knowledge and find out how much you know – and how much you do not know – about TBI injuries.
What is a TBI?
Just because you know that TBI stands for traumatic brain injury does not mean that you know what that means. It refers to a sudden trauma, often caused by a car accident, slip and fall accident, or on-the-job-accident.
What Are the Symptoms of a Brain Injury?
Brain injuries can range from mild, such as a concussion, to severe. A mild TBI could include symptoms such as temporarily losing consciousness, a bad headache, becoming confused, blurred vision, fatigue, issues with concentrating, and dizziness. Moderate to severe brain injuries can have the same symptoms, along with vomiting, convulsions, seizures, slurred speech, weakened extremities, and agitation.
What Are the Leading Causes of TBI?
Any time a person suffers a hit, bump, or jolt to their head, they could suffer a brain injury. However, the most common causes of brain injuries are:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Sports injuries
- Striking an object
- Being struck by an object
- Assault
Again, anything could cause a head injury, but the above are some of the most common causes.
What Should a Person Do if They Hit Their Head?
If a person hits their head and the wound is bleeding, then they know they should go to the doctor. However, even if a person’s head injury is not immediately dangerous-looking or seeming, it could be dangerous. It is important to get medical care so that the doctor can assess the patient and determine if they have a likely head injury.
What Are the Long-Term Consequences of a Head Injury?
It depends on the severity of the head injury. If a person has a relatively minor head injury and follows their doctor’s instructions, then they might not have any long-term consequences. On the other hand, a serious head injury could lead to speech issues, cognitive issues, and even death.
If you have suffered an injury to the head due to someone else acting recklessly or negligently, contact
at 909-982-0707 to request a free legal consultation. We can go over the basics of your situation to determine what your best way forward is.
