While it is easy to diagnose a broken bone from a car accident, a brain injury can be much harder to deal with. These cases are so challenging because the injury is practically invisible, making it hard for doctors to diagnose. Here is what you need to know about car accident–related brain injuries.
How Will A Doctor Diagnose A Brain Injury?
A doctor will start by evaluating a serious car accident victim by performing a CT scan, which will help determine that you do not have internal bleeding within your brain that can cause the brain to bruise as it pushes up against the skull. However, mild brain damage typically involves a clinical diagnosis in order to discover it. This means that the doctor is making observations based on your physical symptoms or asking you questions to understand what is going on inside your body.
Can Family Help Identify A Brain Injury?
The side effects of a brain injury may not be apparent right after the accident, and they may come out over time as you start to live your daily life. It is important to have family members look for the signs that could identify a brain injury so that you can receive medical treatment as soon as possible. For example, your concentration and attention may be reduced compared to what it once was, you may have trouble doing math, or you may have increased anxiety. People in your family may notice that you are very quick to become angry or other odd mood changes. Your doctor can give you a questionnaire for things to watch out for so that you and your family can stay on top of the potential changes.
People with brain injuries may try to hide these things because they are often negative side effects that they feel are their own fault. They may not want to be honest about depression, or they may be worried about losing their job because they cannot focus, so they just keep things to themselves when they should be seeking medical attention. A proper diagnosis of a brain injury is essential in order to receive compensation from the person responsible for causing the accident.
How Can A Lawyer Help Your Brain Injury–Related Injury Case?
Working with a lawyer on your personal injury case can help maximize your compensation in your personal injury case. A brain injury is often permanent and can be quite severe, which can leave a lasting impact on you for the rest of your life. You should not risk losing out on any compensation by going it alone.
To learn more, contact a law firm like Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC.
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