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Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet for Virginia Car Wreck Victims

Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI) in a Virginia car wreck can be devastating for the accident victim and their family. If you find your life turned upside down because of a brain injury, you may be looking for information. Here are a few facts about TBIs that may help.

What exactly is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

A TBI is caused by sudden trauma to the brain, which can be caused by the force of a car wreck. If you are told that you have a TBI, it basically means that some part of your brain was damaged. The type and extent of the damage will depend on which part or parts of your brain were affected. TBIs can range from a mild TBI with few symptoms to a serious TBI which can ultimately lead to death.

What are the symptoms of a TBI?

There are many possible symptoms indicating a traumatic brain injury after a car accident. Some include:

• Loss of consciousness
• Headaches
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Strange or bad taste in the mouth
• Unexplained fatigue
• Change in behavior or moods
• Repeated nausea or vomiting
• Seizures or convulsions
• One or more dilated pupils
• Slurred speech
• Numb or weak arms or legs
• Loss of coordination
• Agitation or emotional disturbance

How common are traumatic brain injuries?

About 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), although most of these are mild.

What should I keep in mind after a TBI?

There are a few things that can greatly improve you or your family member’s chances of a good recovery after a traumatic brain injury. These include:

• Get IMMEDIATE TREATMENT after the accident. The sooner you get treatment, the faster doctors can figure out what is wrong and prevent any terrible side effects, like swelling or fluid retention.
• REST after a brain injury. If symptoms are not severe, some brain injury victims go back to their usual activities, which can actually make their injury worse. Follow your doctor’s orders and rest.
• Start INTENSE REHABILITATION as soon as possible. Studies show that the sooner you begin to retrain your brain and the harder you work at it, the better the results.

If you need help with a brain injury car accident case in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake or other nearby area, please contact our office immediately. We can help you get the compensation you need to pay medical bills and rehabilitation costs now and in the future.

Fill out our online contact form or call our Norfolk office toll-free at (800) 690-0235 or locally at (757) 622-7740.

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