Signs And Symptoms Of Brain Injuries
Signs And Symptoms Of Brain Injuries
This can cause mild to moderate brain injury, like a temporary change in mental state, or severe injuries that lead to long-term unconsciousness. The majority of brain injury cases are mild.
Some traumatic injury signs and symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Memory Loss
- Blurred vision
- The Loss of Consciousness
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
- Lethargy
- Emotional instability
- Sleep changes
While some symptoms can be apparent immediately after the injury, others might not appear until several months or even years later. As some of the signs can seem like normal behavior after an accident, some victims may not understand the problems they are experiencing or could blame the changes on other situations, such as work, stress, etc.
If you were involved in any type of accident, be it a slip and fall or car crash, you should get medical attention right away. It doesn't matter if your consciousness was not lost or if you don't believe you have been injured. Seek medical attention immediately. Getting help soon after an injury can help improve the odds of full recovery.
Falls
Falling is the most frequent cause of trauma brain injury, especially in children and older Americans. Falling off a ladder to do home repairs or slipping into the tub when getting in and out of it, or just tripping on a stroll can all be causes. If someone else causes you to fall, a traumatic brain injury attorney may be able help. For example, a workplace accident can occur if you trip as a result of an unsafe condition in your office, or you may have a product liability claim if you fell due to the defective manufacturing of a ladder.