Auto accidents are the third largest
cause of brain injury, a serious condition that can affect victims
for the rest of their lives. Learn what you need to know to recognize
brain injuries and get them treated.
More than
3.5
million people suffer an acquired brain injury
each year. Right now 12 million Americans are living with traumatic
brain injury. The most common cause is falls. But at 14.3 percent,
motor vehicle accidents all too often result in this serious
debilitating injury.
Brain injury can cause serious
disability even when a patient seems fine immediately after the
injury. After an accident
keep
your eye out for these symptoms:
- Clouded thinking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Balance problems
- Tired Feeling
- Irritability
- Sadness
- Anxiety
- Sleeping problems
If you have a minor concussion,
these symptoms may fade quickly and you may recover fully. But
sometimes, these can be warning signs for much more serious injury
caused by swelling in your brain.
If you notice these symptoms, talk
to your doctor as soon as possible to rule out major injury. If you have been in an auto
accident, which can happen when a manufacturing defect causes
problems with your vehicle, the cost of your medical treatment –
including rehabilitation therapy to recover from a complex brain
injury – can be covered by your Michigan no fault insurance policy.
Property damage and the intangible aspects of an injury like pain,
suffering and disability may be compensated by the manufacturer and
its insurance provider.
This is a complicated process. It is
important to have an experienced attorney to guide you through it.
Dani Liblang and the Liblang Law Firm have been handling
lemon law
and auto accident cases for over 30 years. They understand how
vehicle defects and careless drivers can affect you and your health.
If you or someone you know have suffered a brain injury as a result
of a car accident,
contact the Liblang Law Firm, P.C., today for a
free consultation.
