Your Brain Injury Symptoms And Testing Options In Texas
On behalf of Lovett Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Friday, September 26, 2014.
Do you know the brain injury symptoms you could face after an accident in Texas? On a daily basis in America, 138 people die each day from injuries including brain injuries. To help stop those deaths, you need to understand what a brain injury is, how to recognize it and that early treatment is vital to preventing permanent damage.
You could have a brain injury if you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, suffered sports injuries, been abused or attacked, suffered from medical malpractice, got hurt at work or fell and hit your head. Your symptoms typically would appear within minutes or hours of the injury. You could have symptoms like headache, excessive drowsiness, numbness, a loss of vision, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech or a loss of consciousness.
To be diagnosed, you’ll need to go through several tests. Imaging tests, like an MRI or CT scan, allow doctors to determine if there is damage to your brain. The Glasgow Coma Scale Test may be used to determine the extent of your injury. Any witnesses to your accident may also be questioned and your subsequent behavior evaluated in order to determine the extent of your injuries.
When you’re hurt and have a brain injury due to another person’s negligence, you need to understand your rights. Treating a medical issue like a brain injury can take years and be costly. You have the right to be compensated for you injury, and the person responsible needs to be held liable. You can’t wait to get treatment, since fast treatment is key to preventing further injuries, so getting your compensation soon is important to help you support your family and to have your medical bills paid.
Source: FindLaw, “Brain Injury Symptoms and Diagnosis” Sep. 26, 2014