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Head Injury
Head injuries are often caused by automobile defects that are triggered by an auto accident. These injuries are sustained when the victim's strikes a rigid or stationary object on the interior or exterior of a vehicle during a collision or rollover. A head injury is either closed or open and causes damage to the scalp, skull, or brain. A large portion of traumatic brain injuries, some of the most severe injuries anyone can experience, are the result of car accidents.
An auto accident victim can undergo a head injury as a result of defective automobile parts or negligent structural design and/or repair work. Faulty seatbelts, seats, airbags, tires, door latches, roof structure, and fuel systems can all contribute to serious head injury during a crash. All of these defects decrease the probability that a passenger will be properly restrained and protected when a collision occurs.
An automobile's design can negatively impact its stability control and provides minimum defense against a rollover. An SUV is 14-to-16 times more likely to be involved in a rollover than any other vehicle. SUV manufacturers are completely aware of the dangerous nature of their products, but they insist on putting drivers and other occupants at risk for the sake of making money.
A head injury can range from subtle to severe, and the following symptoms may be present in an auto accident victim immediately following the event:
- Loss of consciousness
- Coma
- Concussion
- Extracranial or intracranial bleeding
- Inflammation
- Memory loss
- Moodiness
Some long-term effects of an auto accident head injury that may take awhile to develop include:
- Physical/motor impairment
- Cognitive impairment
- Behavioral oddities
- Social ineptitude
- Psychological problems
The side effects of a head injury may begin to subside with each passing day. On the other hand, they may remain with the victim forever and make daily living extremely difficult. Therapy and rehabilitation can definitely lead to some level of recovery.
If you believe you or someone you care about suffered a head injury as a result of a faulty automobile part, get in touch with an auto accident attorney as soon as possible.