Traumatic Brain Injury from Virginia Car Accidents: Know the Symptoms

With car accidents among the leading causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is important for every driver to be aware of the symptoms of TBI, as well as what traumatic brain injury really means. Put simply, traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain caused by blunt trauma, force, or pressure, such as a blow to the head. Virginia car accidents can lead to traumatic brain injury, mainly because of the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the brain moving back and forth inside the skull upon impact of a collision. Often associated with nerve damage, hematoma (brusing of the brain), hemorrhaging (bleeding of the brain), and skull fractures, Virginia traumatic brain injury can range from mild concussions to permanent damage, often impairing the brain's ability to function, although sometimes just temporarily.

While it may be difficult at first to diagnose a brain injury since symptoms of TBI are not always apparent immediately after an accident, the following symptoms of traumatic brain injury are among the most common:

• blurred vision and/or dilated pupils
• chronic headaches
• confusion
• memory loss
• difficulty concentrating
• unconsciousness
• swelling
• numbness in the arms or legs
• seizures
• anxiety
• depression
• changes in personality
• slurred speech.
  

The above list is not comprehensive, and some victims of TBI do not display any immediate or outward symptoms of the serious injury. If you or a family member has suffered a blow to the head or been involved in a high-impact car accident or truck accident in Virginia, do not hesitate to seek medical attention. Only a medical professional can determine if you or your family member has a Virginia, Eastern Shore, or Norfolk traumatic brain injury, and waiting to seek diagnosis and treatment can be extrememly detrimental to the brain. For more information Virginia brain injury from auto accidents and other traumatic incidents, contact brain injury attorney Lawrence Land. Experienced working with the best medical experts in the field, Land will help you obtain the medical care you need and provide you with free resources, answers to questions, and help obtaining financial compensation should you choose to work with him.

For compassionate and professional legal help or free answers to your unique concerns, contact Lawrence Land online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.