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When car accidents lead to head injuries

On Behalf of | Jun 16, 2022 | Car Accidents

Serious car crashes can have devastating effects on the human body. One of the most traumatic injuries that can occur is a brain injury. While some brain injuries are obvious and noticeable immediately, others do not show up until a few hours or even days after the accident has occurred.

If you are involved in a serious car accident, it’s important that you accept medical help on the scene and at the hospital, if the paramedics feel that transporting you is necessary. You may feel fine, but you may have a brain injury that needs attention.

Types of traumatic brain injuries

Brain injuries are typically caused by a blow to the head. In a car accident, your head could easily be hit with debris or smashed against a window. The harder the impact, the more damage is done.

There are a variety of traumatic brain injuries that you can be tested for at the hospital. These include:

  •     Contusions, which are also known as brain bruises. A contusion can happen when your head is struck forcefully enough that your brain is banged against your skull.
  •     Concussions are milder injuries that can leave you dealing with a headache, nausea, and vomiting.
  •     Coup-countrecoups occurs when the brain is injured in two places. For example, a hard blow to the head on the left side can cause the brain to bang against the right side of your skull, resulting in two injuries.
  •     Fractures of the skull can occur when the blow to the head is so strong that the skull breaks open.

All of these injuries mean that there will be a lot of medical bills in your future. That’s why you should seek guidance from someone who understands the law regarding these types of traumatic injuries.