Are you entitled to compensation for a brain injury after a car accident?

Car accidents are unfortunate and so are brain injuries. Brain injuries typically have long-term effects which can greatly reduce your quality of life. In the short-term, brain injuries can be frustrating as well by preventing you from functioning at home and at work.

How do brain injuries occur in car accidents?

Brain injuries can happen to anyone in a car accident. Brain injuries occur when the brain is jarred against the inside of the skull. For example, you can get a brain injury when your hits your headrest; or, when your head violently changes direction without impacting anything.  Your skull doesn't need to have been broken or fractured or impacted in any way in order for brain damage to happen.

Brain injury symptoms

The results of a brain injury are no fun. Symptoms experienced can be debilitating and might even last for a lifetime. Brain injuries aren't limited to one type of injury due to the different factors involved in a car accident such as speed and the size of a vehicle.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are two main categories which are mild traumatic brain injuries and moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. Keep in mind that symptoms for injuries such as concussions don't always show immediately after a car accident. They may appear days or even weeks after the car accident has occurred.

Here are some of the symptoms of mild traumatic brain injuries:

• Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes


• Headache


• Nausea or vomiting


• Fatigue


• Sleeping problems


• Dizziness


• Feelings of depression or anxiety

For moderate to severe brain injuries, here are a handful of symptoms:

• Loss of consciousness for minutes or even hours


• Nose or ears draining of clear fluids


• Seizures or convulsions


• Vomiting or nausea


• Slurred speech


• Agitation


• Difficulty writing or speaking


• Physical outbursts

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms after an accident, seek medical attention right away. Making a full recovery from your brain injury can take weeks or even longer.

Financial compensation for your brain injury

Are you entitled to financial compensation for your brain injury? Did you receive your head injuries from an accident caused by another individual? It's your right to expect to be compensated for the pain and suffering you've experienced as a result of your brain injury.

It's in your best interest to work with a personal injury lawyer like Roy Huntsman of Huntsman Injury Law to get what you deserve. You shouldn't have to cover your medical costs when the injuries you received aren't your fault. A personal injury attorney will help you keep track of the aftermath of the car accident you were in.

Here are some of the items a personal injury attorney will assist you with:

• Medical records


• Lost wages


• Out-of-pocket expenses


• Medical bills

Choose to work with Huntsman Injury Law to receive the representation you deserve. You'll have an experienced advocate who will fight for you and go to trial if needed.

For any questions about your personal injury claim, call Huntsman Injury Law at (888) 728-8112 or send an email to roy@huntsmanlaw.com. Even if you already have an attorney, you're welcome to contact Huntsman Injury Law for a free consultation.