Closed head injuries and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are among some of the most serious injuries you may experience as the result of a car accident in Louisville.  What are some common symptoms associated with a brain injury and how can you recognize the signs of a brain injury after a motor vehicle accident?

It is always important to seek a thorough medical examination within 24 to 48 hours of any collision, even if you feel you are uninjured.  Many injuries do not present immediate symptoms and it is quite possible to suffer a concussion, mild or severe brain injury in an accident, even if you do not lose consciousness.

Fortunately, advances in modern medicine have provided doctors and urgent care professionals with some additional tools to help diagnose potential brain injuries in the aftermath of an accident.  These are important as the common symptoms associated with a brain injury are actually quite diverse and not every accident and injury victim will experience the same symptoms.

Some of the more obvious symptoms of brain injury include dizziness, headache, vertigo and blurred vision.  A simple concussion may result in slurred speech, confusion, challenges with concentration and “sequencing” of common tasks, as well as memory loss and nausea or vomiting.  It is quite common for those who have suffered even a minor brain injury to experience ringing in the ears or a new sensitivity to noises or light.

You may notice subtle changes in your loved one’s personality.  These changes may take a few days or weeks to become obvious but include depression, irritability or even a loss of interest in something which the injury victim might have previously enjoyed.

Generally speaking, concussions are divided into three “grades.”  A grade 1 concussion may only present symptoms for 15 to 30 minutes and there is no loss of consciousness associated with the injury.  A grade 2 concussion also reflects no loss of consciousness however symptoms may continue for many hours.  A grade 3 concussion diagnosis is usually determined to include the loss of consciousness, even if it was only for a few moments.  Any loss of consciousness can have serious long-term implications and should be taken seriously.

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI is much more serious and can result in long term or permanent injury.  If you have been injured in a Louisville car accident or motor vehicle collision see a doctor and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 to speak with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys for a free consultation.