What to Do After Suffering a Brain Injury in an Accident

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very serious. They’re usually caused by a blow to the head or the violent movement of the head, in which the brain strikes the skull. In both cases, your brain can suffer swelling, damage to blood vessels, tearing, and more. This damage can affect cognition, and the effects can range from mild to severe.

Accidents like vehicle collisions, slip-and-falls, falls from great heights, and construction accidents can cause these kinds of injuries. After you’ve experienced a blow to the head, you may be wondering whether you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury, as well as what to do after suffering a brain injury in an accident.

 

Seek Medical Attention

If you’ve sustained a serious blow to the head, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Many people don’t realize they’re suffering from a head injury and go about their activities, only to later discover they’ve been seriously injured.

By that point, you may suffer permanent damage that could have been prevented if you had received timely medical care.

Some of the signs of serious brain trauma include the following:

  • Confusion
  • Slurred speech
  • Difficulty with focus or concentration
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Severe headache
  • Dizziness

 

Seek Fair Compensation

After you’ve obtained medical care, it may be in your best interests to seek compensation for your head injury if it involved the negligence of another party. Your brain injury could affect the rest of your life, and compensation from a personal injury claim can provide for your future.

Here are some of the types of losses for which you can request compensation when filing a brain injury claim:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of wages
  • Permanent disability
  • Medical costs related to the injury
  • Caregiving costs
  • Loss of quality of life

 

Call a California Brain Injury Attorney

Hopefully, this information on what to do after suffering a brain injury in an accident will allow you to get the help you need and recover fair compensation.

A California head trauma lawyer at Bohn & Fletcher, LLP would be happy to discuss your case during a free consultation. Call us at 408-279-4222 or complete the online contact form below.