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Brain Injuries and Car Accidents

A closed head injury occurs during a car accident when the victim's head collides brutally with the inside of the automobile, is hit by a mobile object, or rams into another stationary object. A closed brain injury causes destruction to the skull, brain, or scalp, but it does not break through the skull. This sort of injury can be a rather complex diagnosis due to the lack of extremely visible injuries typical of trauma.

Closed head injuries suffered in car accidents usually result in a brain injury called a concussion. A concussion is labeled from mild to critical in regards to level of severity. Some concussions immediately result in temporary unconsciousness and even coma, or symptoms may not show up for awhile following the initial impact. The brain may also experience bleeding and inflammation because it rattles from front to back inside the skull. The slightest of concussions have enough force to cause minor brain damage.

Brain damage caused by a car accident can have physical, analytical, and psychological ramifications. The physical repercussions usually occur instantly following the auto accident and can become worse as time passes after the incident. These effects often include:

  • Headaches
  • Paralysis
  • Problems with motor skills
  • Weakness
  • Sensory problems
  • Vomiting
  • Insomnia

The analytical repercussions can impact attendance at work or school. The victim will also notice that their attention span may be shortened and that they are unable to remember both recent and long-term events. They may also experience difficulty applying simple logic and solving problems.

An accident victim may also find that their psychological well-being is threatened and that their relationships with others are suffering due to personality changes. Some of these include an increase in mood swings, apprehension, and openness or boldness. These victims may be unable to cope with their newfound predicament and discover that they no longer have the ability to socialize appropriately.

Someone who has experienced a closed head injury as a result of an auto accident could be a candidate to receive compensation if the accident was caused by another party’s lack of care. The party at fault could be another driver, or possibly the manufacturer, distributor, or service technician responsible for installing the defective parts that contributed to the crash. A victim may be eligible to receive compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages or earning potential
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering