Warning signs of a traumatic brain injury

On Behalf of | Oct 20, 2022 | Catastrophic Injuries |

If you suffer from medical issues after an accident, there’s a chance that you may have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These can be very serious, potentially leading to the loss of skills, a long-term disability, various cognitive issues and many other potential symptoms. In some cases, a traumatic brain injury can even be fatal.

For all of these reasons, those who get injured must know what warning signs to look out for. These alert you to the fact that you need to seek medical attention as soon as you can. But what do the warning signs look like? Here’s what you should know:

Losing consciousness 

First and foremost, if someone loses consciousness, there’s always a chance that they have a TBI. They may just lose consciousness for a few seconds, while others end up in a coma. These are two extreme ends of the spectrum, but any loss of consciousness is problematic.

Numerous physical signs

There can be a lot of physical ramifications for someone suffering from a TBI. They could appear uncoordinated, they may stumble, they could feel nauseous, they may feel weak, they could be suffering from a persistent headache and they could even have a seizure. Essentially, someone who doesn’t appear fully in control of their motor skills may actually be suffering from a brain issue.

Profound cognitive symptoms

On the mental side, the person could also have serious issues, even if they physically appear fine. They may suffer from confusion, slurred speech, agitation and much more. In some cases, people don’t have any memory of the event or even the events leading up to their injury.

What are your options?

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you need to know if you can seek financial compensation to help cover your medical costs, lost wages and much more.