This is a situation that’s all too common: A person gets into what they feel is a minor car accident in which they did nothing more than bump their head. Unfortunately, they actually suffered a serious brain injury but by the time they realized it, permanent damage had already occurred. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we want to help everyone avoid this situation.
Read on to learn more about how a seemingly minor injury could end up being a serious brain injury. Then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you’ve been in an accident in which someone else was at fault. We can offer you a free legal consultation based on your unique needs.
Symptoms may not show up right away
Many people will keep an eye on themselves for the hours after an accident but the reality is that some signs of brain injury won’t show up for weeks or even months. At that point, they’re often missed not just by the victims but by the medical team. In fact, the symptoms of this type of injury are often mistaken for symptoms of another type of injury. This is why it’s up to you to understand the ins and outs of these injuries.
Common symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries
The medical definition of a mild traumatic brain injury is one that causes a person to lose consciousness, be confused, or be disorientated for less than 30 minutes. An MRI or CAT scan may be scheduled to ensure that brain function is normal. However, there can still be long-lasting symptoms of these supposedly mild traumatic brain injuries. Some of the injuries that commonly come up include:
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty sleeping
- A hard time thinking
- Frustration
- Memory issues
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Loss of balance
Some of these symptoms can last for months or even years. In some cases, this type of catastrophic injury can require years of physical therapy, surgeries, and other medical treatments. If you’ve been in an accident that resulted in any type of head injury – even a bump on the head – and you have reason to believe that you sustained a brain injury, then you should talk to a medical professional right away.
We may be able to help you pay for medical treatment
If your brain injury came as the result of an injury caused by someone else acting recklessly or carelessly, then you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. This could cover your medical expenses (both past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
If you believe that you may have a case then we urge you to contact an experience head injury attorney. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 we can begin the process with a free, no-obligation legal evaluation. If it turns out that you do have grounds for a case, then we will take it to court on a contingency basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and there’s no risk. Call us today for more information.
