TBI symptoms after an accident necessitate immediate medical treatment – and you may want to call a lawyer, too. Here’s what you need to know.
When you’re in an accident, whether it was a slip and fall, a car crash or something else, you can easily suffer a traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, the symptoms of a TBI can take time to appear – you might not even know you have a brain injury until you have a medical emergency.
It’s incredibly important to see a doctor after any accident, even if you think you’re fine.
The most common symptoms of a mild TBI include:
Symptoms of moderate to severe TBIs include:
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing TBI symptoms after an accident, whether it was a slip and fall, motorcycle accident, car crash or truck accident (or any other type of accident, for that matter), seek medical attention. It’s important to catch and treat a brain injury early.
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After a closed head injury, the body goes through several biochemical and physiological responses. Sometimes substances from brain cells flood the brain, which can cause more damage. Often, the brain swells – and that can cause it to press up against the inside of t he skull. That can cause bruising and bleeding. Sometimes the brain swells quickly, but not always; it can take several hours for the brain to noticeably swell.
If you’ve suffered a brain injury after an accident – even one that’s been classified as “mild” – you can still benefit from talking to a lawyer. In many cases, accident victims with brain injuries are entitled to financial compensation.
You need to know:
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If you’ve experienced TBI symptoms after an accident of any kind, your first order of business is to seek medical attention. Then, it may be a good idea for you to call an attorney. We’re available at 818-230-8380 or fill out the form below to tell us what happened. We’ll be happy to visit you at home, in the hospital or in our office – and if you’re entitled to compensation, we can help you get what you deserve.
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