Any injury that causes pain is a bad injury but some can be even more difficult than others. Today we are going to discuss brain injuries and what you can expect. Whether you are the one who has suffered the injury or a loved one has, it is important to know what to expect and what your options are.
Read on to learn more. If you believe that you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit then we encourage you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. Whether the brain injury was caused by a car accident or a construction accident, we are here to help.
Traumatic brain injuries can be hard to diagnose
One of the worst things about brain injuries is that they are not always easy to diagnose. This is especially true in mild TBI injuries, as they often go undiagnosed. There are many causes of mild TBI injuries, including car accidents, accidents at work, and sports injuries. One study showed that most mild TBI injuries are going to resolve themselves eventually, as many as 15% of those who suffer from a TBI injury will have long-term symptoms.
There are many reasons that people may not realize they have suffered from a brain injury. In some cases, medical professionals simply do not do the appropriate evaluations or do not do them correctly. In other cases, a person may not even seek medical attention. They may not realize that the symptoms they are having, which can be emotional, physical, and / or mental, can come from being hit on the head.
Injuries that can lead to brain injuries
Some of the most common types of head injuries that can lead to TBI injuries include whiplash and concussions. They are most commonly caused by situations in which the head is violently thrown against a car, the ground, or any other hard object. In many cases, the initial changes to the brain can be subtle, which means that a person may think right after the accident that they are fine, only to have emotional or cognitive changes later on.
Symptoms of TBI to be on the lookout for
In most cases, the TBI charges are subtle at first. They can include issues with personality, mood, or cognitive function. It is normal for the person experiencing the symptoms to not even realize they are but to have a friend, family member, or coworker instead notice. Because the time of the head injury and the onset of symptoms can be distant from each other, it is common for the person injured to not realize that they are related.
If you have reason to believe that you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury then your best option is to immediately contact a medical professional. Then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
