A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be one of the most serious injuries suffered in a car accident. Anytime someone loses consciousness, there is a chance that they have a significant TBI. In the most serious cases, it could be something like a subdural hematoma, which can get worse—and even become fatal—due to bleeding in the brain tissue.
It is important for injury victims to know what symptoms to look for. TBIs are often internal injuries without notable exterior symptoms, but medical intervention is still necessary, and these symptoms help them know when to see a doctor.
Sensory changes
For instance, some TBIs can lead to sensory issues such as a loss of vision, trouble hearing and more. In some cases, people experience overstimulation, where they become extremely sensitive to lights and sounds. This can often trigger mood swings or agitation.
Physical symptoms
A TBI can also lead to physical ailments, such as headaches or migraines, the onset of convulsions or seizures, or numbness and tingling in the extremities. Some people have language difficulties, such as slurred speech. Clumsy movements or a lack of balance are also common.
Mental symptoms
Finally, there are many mental or emotional symptoms that can come along with a TBI. Some people find themselves very fatigued or have difficulty waking up. Others feel agitated or restless. Mental confusion is very common, especially if a person cannot remember the accident in which they were injured.
For injury victims, medical care for a TBI is very important, but also expensive. That is why it is important that they understand their right to seek compensation from the driver who caused the accident.
