According to the Center For Disease Control, a traumatic brain injury is an injury that affects how the brain functions in just about every capacity. Traumatic brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States, taking thousands of lives every year.

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a swift bump or blow to the head, or from a penetrating injury such as a wound from a gunshot. Even a bad fall can lead to a traumatic brain injury if the victim’s head comes in contact with the ground or another equally blunt object or surface. This is where a brain injury law firm can help.

Anyone can experience a traumatic brain injury, regardless of their age or any pre-existing medical conditions. There are many commonly-occurring accidents that can cause this specific type of injury. Learn which accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries in order to stay safe at home and work.

What Are Common Accidents That Can Cause A Traumatic Brain Injury?

Among the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents. Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents leave thousands of Californians injured every year. When two vehicles of any kind collide, the quick rush of force often propels drivers and passengers forward or to the side. When a victim’s head hits the steering wheel or window of a car, that blunt force can cause serious or even irreversible damage to the victim’s head.

Even a slip and fall accident can cause serious brain damage depending on the nature of the accident. For example, if a victim slips on ice and falls down a set of stairs, their head can be injured if it hits any steps or slams onto the ground as they fall down. Traumatic brain injuries can often go unnoticed at first, so be sure to see a medical professional even if your slip and fall seems minor.

More extreme circumstances include physical assaults such as gunshots or stabbings to the head, which penetrate the skull and cause direct damage to whatever part of the brain is struck. These situations are sadly often fatal or leave a victim with serious brain trauma.

Traumatic brain injuries can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding and other physical damage to the brain which cannot be seen until properly diagnosed. These injuries can result in long-term complications or death if not treated properly.

How Are Traumatic Brain Injuries Diagnosed And Treated?

According to the Mayo Clinic, a Traumatic Brain Injury can be categorized from mild to severe. A severe traumatic brain injury results from either a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. This can also include an object which penetrates the brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull which resulted from blunt force trauma to the head.

On the other hand, most personal injury cases include some sort of mild traumatic brain injury, which may affect your brain cells temporarily. This is typically the case after a car, motorcycle or truck accident, or possibly a bad slip and fall.

This specific type of injury is diagnosed via a brain trauma assessment test. This test is a device that consists of reagents used to detect and measure brain injury biomarkers in humans. Only a medical professional can properly diagnose a brain injury, so it’s crucial to seek medical treatment as soon as you are injured. Sometimes the affects of these injuries are hard to detect at first. Never assume you’re uninjured after an accident, and visit a doctor or go to the emergency room.

Traumatic brain injuries are treated differently depending on their severity. Mild cases often require rest and rehabilitation such as taking prescription medication to ease headaches and other symptoms. Often a mild traumatic brain injury victim will feel dizziness, fatigue, or experience delayed reaction times to basic stimuli. Mild cases require close supervision to ensure these symptoms don’t worsen.

In severe cases, often victims will need extensive physical or occupational therapy in order to relearn basic motor skills and functions. It can take years to heal the damage of a severe brain injury, and sadly not every victim can fully recover. Some victims of severe injuries will require surgery or long-term medical treatment in order to regain control of their life.

What Should I Do If I Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury After An Accident?

If you have suffered any of the aforementioned accidents and have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, it’s crucial that you take control of your health and take every step possible to properly heal. Always seek medical attention immediately and closely follow your doctor’s orders and monitor your symptoms.

Once you’ve been medically evaluated, enlist the help of a personal injury attorney. If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for what you’ve suffered. The Accident Network Law Group will help you hold the at-fault party liable for your injuries.

When you file a brain injury case, you have the ability to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and occasionally pain and suffering or even punitive damages. Only a traumatic brain injury attorney in California can assess your case and suggest the best legal options for your justice.

Schedule A Free, No-Obligation Consultation With A California Personal Injury Lawyer If You’ve Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident or fall that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, it’s imperative that you call a lawyer now.

At The Accident Network Law Group, we never charge for your initial personal injury consultation and we never will. Our understanding and compassionate lawyers will take the time to understand the nature of your injuries and will fight to earn you the compensation you rightfully deserve.

We have offices in Riverside and Costa Mesa or can be reached via email at info@accidentnetwork.com. Our legal team is ready and waiting to help you and your loved ones recover from your traumatic brain injury accident.