Suffered a brain injury? Hire #TheMcAllenPersonalInjuryLawyer

In December of 1999, I was involved in a serious car accident. In that accident, I sustained major injuries. One of those injuries was a very serious concussion. Fortunately, I did not suffer permanent damage to my brain. But nonetheless, I vividly remember dealing with emotional issues and memory issues for several months after the accident.

When you sustain a head injury, a host of symptoms can come into play. When you suffer a brain injury, those symptoms are more pronounced and more severe.

 Some of the more common major signs of a brain injury following a car wreck:

• Trouble recalling information
• Headaches
• Changes in your personality
• Problem paying attention and concentrating
• Trouble planning tasks and activities on a daily basis
• Having trouble staying asleep
• Feeling tired
• Experiencing double vision
• Feeling unbalanced or dizzy
• Trouble speaking

There is an emotional toll that brain injuries can take. For instances, for instance, you may notice yourself becoming angry more quickly than before. Depression following a head injury is a well-known post-accident symptom of a head injury. Unfortunately, these emotions are normal following a brain injury.

Brain injuries require medical treatment. Doctors commonly use MRIs and CT scans to see if there is permanent damage or bleeding in the brain. Mild to moderate brain injuries are treated conservatively with medication and rest. Diuretics, anti-inflammation medicines, anti-seizure drugs and pain medication are used to alleviate symptoms. If there is bleeding in the brain or a skull fracture, surgery may be a life- saving option that doctors use for treatment.

Once medically cleared, rehab may be needed.

Rehabilitation specialists may include:

• Physiatrist,a doctor trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation, who oversees the entire rehabilitation process, manages medical rehabilitation problems and prescribes medication as needed
• Occupational therapist,who helps the person learn, relearn or improve skills to perform everyday activities
• Physical therapist,who helps with mobility and relearning movement patterns, balance and walking
• Speech and language pathologist,who helps the person improve communication skills and use assistive communication devices if necessary
• Neuropsychologist,who assesses cognitive impairment and performance, helps the person manage behaviors or learn coping strategies, and provides psychotherapy as needed for emotional and psychological well-being
• Social worker or case manager,who facilitates access to service agencies, assists with care decisions and planning, and facilitates communication among various professionals, care providers and family members
• Rehabilitation nurse,who provides ongoing rehabilitation care and services and who helps with discharge planning from the hospital or rehabilitation facility
• Traumatic brain injury nurse specialist,who helps coordinate care and educates the family about the injury and recovery process
• Recreational therapist,who assists with time management and leisure activities
• Vocational counselor,who assesses the ability to return to work and appropriate vocational opportunities and who provides resources for addressing common challenges in the workplace. See https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378561.

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