How Do You Know If You Have A Head Injury After An Accident?
Head injuries are common after a motorcycle accident, as well as other motor vehicle accidents. It was recently reported by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that there were a total of 394,945 crashes in the state, and 252,261 of these were injury accidents. Some of the injuries were head trauma.
If you were in a car accident in Florida, it is important not to delay in seeking medical treatment as soon as you can. Even if you don’t believe you are hurt because you aren’t feeling any symptoms, that does not mean that you did not suffer any harm. For some injuries, the effects are not immediately felt. This is especially true when your adrenaline is peaking and you are in a daze because of the shock of the accident happening.
Head injuries and brain trauma may not have obvious signs right away. Even though you shouldn’t wait to see if you are experiencing any signs of a head injury to see a medical professional, knowing the symptoms can help you better manage your health.
When another party caused your injury accident, it may be possible to obtain financial compensation for the resulting losses you suffered. The cost you incurred for medical treatment is one example of a compensable loss. A Tampa personal injury attorney at Fulgencio Law can review your case and advise you of your legal options.
Recognizing Symptoms of a Head Injury
If your head hit anything or was hit by something or even if your head didn’t hit anything but was violently shaken back and forth, there is a very high possibility that you suffered some head trauma. The brain smashing up against the skull can cause damage to brain tissue and chemical changes that can alter the way the brain functions.
Any of the following symptoms can reveal that a head injury was sustained and should be a red flag that there is a problem:
- Headaches and painful migraines
- Nausea
- Balance issues and dizziness
- Issues with memory
- Disorientation
- Sleep disturbances
- Unexplainable mood changes
Seeking medical treatment soon after your motor vehicle accident improves your future recovery both in the extent of your recovery and the time it will take to get better. The sooner you can obtain a diagnosis and start on a treatment plan or get the medical care you need, the sooner you start healing.
Not only is obtaining medical attention important for your health and well-being, but it is also crucial if you decide to file a claim. It documents your treatment and shows that your injuries were closely related to your accident. This information will be necessary to support a personal injury claim.
Call Fulgencio Law Today
Brain injuries must be attended to immediately for any chance of a full recovery. It may require intensive medical treatment to recover from a brain injury. While you are getting better, an attorney can manage the claims process on your behalf.
To speak to a personal injury lawyer in the Tampa area during a free consultation at Fulgencio Law, please call (813) 463-0123 today.
