Needing to find out whether or not your injury has possibly caused you to have a traumatic brain injury? When you have been personally injured it is essential that you have a medical professional perform a thorough examination as soon as possible after becoming injured. Whenever someone receives a blow to his or her head or neck area, the chances of sustaining some form of injury is going to be high. While whiplash injuries are quite common when someone receives trauma to his or her head or neck, the possibility of a traumatic brain injury is also very possible.
Personal injury examples
There are many different types of personal injuries someone can experience that can lead to their being diagnosed with a potential brain injury. The following is a list of some of the more common types of personal injuries that can cause someone also to be diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.
- Vehicle-related personal injuries
- Physical assault personal injuries
- Falling down personal injuries
- Workplace related personal injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder personal injuries
Traumatic brain injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a traumatic brain injury as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. Mild cases of brain injury will often produce temporary confusion and mild headaches. Severe cases of brain injury can bring about long-term amnesia, long-term disability, and death. Some of the more common reasons why someone would be diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury include being involved in a car accident, being hit by another person and falling.
When someone is suffering from a traumatic brain injury, he or she will often not experience any signs or symptoms within the first 24 hours. Although, it is possible that they will not experience any signs or symptoms up to a few weeks after being personally injured.
Who can treat a brain injury?
The following is a list of the team of medical professionals who can evaluate and treat those who may be suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
- General doctor
- Pain management consultant
- Rehabilitation consultant
Call us now!
We invite you to call us today with any personal injury questions you have. If you have been recently injured and think that the injury may have caused some damage to your brain, then it is indeed essential that you seek professional assistance to receive a proper diagnosis. The last thing you want to happen is for any injuries you may be suffering from to get worse. The sooner you address your injuries, the sooner you can heal from your wounds.
Request an appointment in our La Mesa office here: https://braininjuryexpert.net/contact or call Neurological and Pain Institute at (619) 460-5850 for an appointment in our La Mesa office.
