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What Are the Symptoms of a Concussion After a Motor-Vehicle Accident?

The costs of healthcare bills and lost income can be exorbitant after a car accident. This is particularly true when someone sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

A concussion is classified as a “mild traumatic brain injury.” Many people mistakenly assume that a concussion will heal without medical treatment. Although this may be true on occasion, the symptoms of a concussion can worsen without medical care, which can lead to severe and sometimes permanent complications.

The shock and adrenaline of a serious collision can mask the symptoms of an injury, which is why it is a good idea to undergo a medical evaluation after any wreck. This is especially important if you notice any of the following symptoms of a concussion:

  • Persistent headaches;
  • Feeling nauseous, clumsy, or dazed;
  • Being unable to concentrate;
  • Confusion;
  • Dizziness;
  • Vomiting;
  • Vision problems;
  • Slurred speech;
  • Ringing in your hears; or
  • Sensitivity to light.

As the Mayo Clinic explains, a patient with a traumatic brain injury may require emergency care to stabilize blood pressure and to prevent the injury from worsening. A patient who sustains a moderate to severe TBI may have to take coma-inducing or anti-seizure medication.

If you or a member of your family sustained a TBI due to another driver’s negligence, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. You may be entitled to compensation for healthcare expenses, lost income, and other damages.

Our attorneys will gather evidence, calculate your damages, and help you fight for the maximum payout. Call 800-522-6733 to arrange a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Lafayette.

Read on to learn about three more types of TBIs that are common after car accidents:

  1. Contusion

A contusion is a bruise on the brain. It can develop after any serious impact to the head. Contusions are common when drivers and passengers hit their heads on the steering wheel, dashboard, or side windows.

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    Coup Contrecoup

A coup contrecoup injury involves two contusions – one on either side of the brain. This injury develops due to abrupt and violent shaking of the head, which causes the brain to impact two sides of the skull.

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    Diffuse Axonal

Diffuse axonal is another TBI that can develop due to rapid shaking of the head, and it tends to be more serious than other types of TBIs. Diffuse axonal involves the tearing of cerebral structures, and it is often fatal.

If you or a loved one sustained a TBI due to a drunk, distracted, or negligent driver in Louisiana, turn to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. A Lafayette car accident attorney will help you avoid mistakes that could harm your claim such as accepting a low settlement, overlooking certain damages, or making a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster.

Schedule a free consultation today by calling 800-522-6733.

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