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Indications of TBI
Traumatic brain injury can be mild, as in a concussion, or severe, as in a coma. Traumatic brain injury may or may not result in some period of unconsciousness, but an altered state of alertness is a telltale sign of brain injury.
The following are some indicators that a traumatic brain injury may be present. If you experience these symptoms after a Phoenix head injury, even if you thought the incident was minor and inconsequential, you should seek medical attention right away.
Headaches
Unusually strong or frequent headaches can be an indication that brain tissues were damaged. They can continue for as long as a year after the injury is sustained. An increased incidence of headaches, pain at the back of the head or sharp stabbing pain in the head after a trauma may indicate a traumatic brain injury.
Memory loss
Post-concussive amnesia, both anterograde (inability to remember events that happened after the injury) and retrograde (inability to remember events leading to the injury), is a common indication of Arizona brain injury.
Loss of consciousness
Any loss of consciousness after a blow to the head, even if only for a few seconds, indicates traumatic brain injury. If you were "knocked out" by the injury, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Language difficulties
Brain injury can cause a condition called aphasia, or a loss of the ability to use or understand language properly. Aphasia affects spoken and written language skills. Mild brain injuries may make it difficult to recall the words you want or comprehend what others are saying to you.
Fatigue
Feeling unusually tired, mentally and physically, after experiencing a hit to the head can be an indication that a brain injury was sustained. Your brain is using much more energy to heal itself, and this leaves little energy for cognition, motor skills, language or other brain tasks.
Nausea or vomiting
Repeated incidences of nausea or vomiting, in a relatively short period soon after a head injury could be indicative of a traumatic brain injury.
Cognitive impairments
Confusion, impulsiveness, distraction, inability to concentrate or stay organized, restlessness and agitation are all signs of a possible brain injury of some degree. If you feel "fuzzy" or just not yourself after a head injury, you may have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
Convulsions or seizures
Some effects of traumatic brain injury do not manifest immediately. Convulsions or seizures after a head injury are consistent with moderate to severe brain injury.
Brain injuries are a very serious issue that must be treated by medical professionals immediately. Delaying care can worsen the effects of the injuries. Once you have sought medical attention, you should consider legal action. If another party was responsible for causing your injury, The Breyer Law Offices may be able to help. Contact our Phoenix TBI lawyers today for a free case evaluation to determine whether you have a legal claim to compensation.
