This is an all-too-common scenario: a person is involved in what appears to be a minor vehicle accident in which they just hit their head. Unfortunately, they had suffered a major brain injury, but irreparable damage had already happened by the time they noticed it. We at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas wish to assist everyone in avoiding a scenario like this.
Continue reading to understand how a seemingly small injury can turn into a catastrophic brain damage. If you have been in an accident where someone else was at blame, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away. We can provide you with a free legal consultation depending on your specific requirements.
Symptoms may not appear immediately
Many individuals will monitor themselves during the first few hours following an accident, but certain indicators of brain damage may not appear for weeks or even months. Not only the victims, but even the medical personnel, often miss them at that moment. In fact, the symptoms of this type of injury are frequently misdiagnosed as those of another condition. This is why it is up to you to learn everything there is to know about these ailments.
Mild traumatic brain injuries include a variety of symptoms
A mild traumatic brain injury is one that causes a person to lose consciousness, become confused, or disoriented for less than 30 minutes, according to medical terminology. To check that brain function is normal, an MRI or CAT scan may be ordered. However, even with these ostensibly minor traumatic brain injuries, long-term effects might occur. The following are some of the most prevalent injuries:
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Difficulty focusing
- Difficulty sleeping
- Difficulty thinking
- Frustration
- Problems with memory
- Swings in mood
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Loss of equilibrium
Some of these signs and symptoms might continue for months, if not years. This form of catastrophic damage might need years of physical rehabilitation, surgeries, and other medical procedures in some circumstances. If you have been in an accident that resulted in any form of head injury – even if it is only a bump on the head – and you have cause to suspect you have suffered a brain damage, you should see a doctor straight soon.
We may be able to assist you with paying for medical care
If your brain damage was caused by someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. This might include past and future medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses.
If you feel you have a case, we strongly advise you to contact an experienced brain injury lawyer. We may start the process with a free, no-obligation legal review at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. If it turns out that you have a case, we will represent you in court on a contingency basis. This means you do not have to pay anything up front and there is no risk involved. For more information, give us a call right now.
