Traumatic Brain Injury After An Accident: How the Nghi Lam Law Firm Can Help
At the Nghi Lam Law Firm, we fight aggressively for clients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, after a serious accident. While you focus on healing, our firm focuses on building your case and keeping you informed every step of the way. Our firm investigates every aspect of the incident to provide you with the compensation you deserve. You do not pay for any legal fees or costs unless we win your case.
How A Car Accident Can Cause A Traumatic Brain Injury
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. This occurs when two or more vehicles collide, causing passengers to be suddenly thrown around in the car. The force of the impact can cause the brain to move rapidly within the skull, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Oftentimes, metal or glass and cause an open head wound that leads to bleeding and swelling. These open head wounds are critical injuries and you should seek medical attention immediately. However, just because there is no open head wound does not mean that there is no traumatic brain injury. Sometimes, a person may not experience the symptoms for hours or days, and sometimes even longer. Traumatic brain injuries can happen in a multitude of ways: violent shaking of the head or impact of the head against a steering wheel, window, dashboard, the chair in front, or the head rest.
Recognizing Symptoms of A Traumatic Brain Injury Due To A Car Accident
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can have serious repercussions on your physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. Additionally, signs of traumatic brain injuries may appear days after a serious accident, so it is important to keep track of your symptoms and to seek immediate medical care if you observe any concerning changes. Below is a list of symptoms a person can experience after sustaining brain trauma:
- Physical: headaches, vomiting or nausea, dizziness, blurred or lost vision, difficulties in speaking and/or sleeping
- Emotional: depression, changes in appetite, irritability, agitation, confusion
- Cognitive: difficulty maintaining focus, memory loss, disorientation
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. Not only is it the best thing you can do for your health, it helps document what you went through. Documenting your symptoms and seeking immediate medical care is important in building a strong traumatic brain injury case. Therefore, it is important that you do not ignore any traumatic brain injury symptoms you experience after an accident. Our firm will use this information to negotiate with the insurance companies to get you relief for your injuries.
Call The Nghi Lam Law Firm About Your Traumatic Brain Injury Case
If you have sustained a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident, contact the Nghi Lam Law Firm today at 213-235-7969 and speak directly to a personal injury lawyer so that we can pursue your claim. We know that a serious injury can have a detrimental impact on your quality of life. We care about our clients and fight aggressively in court so that they get the compensation and care that they deserve. Our law firm represents personal injury clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and all over California. Call us for a free consultation.
