Most of us are familiar with sprains,bruises or broken bones caused by an accident,but many of us can genuinely claim ignorance when it comes to brain injuries. Brain injury from a car accident comes in many forms and an accident can definitely cause one and the best way to determine that is to be examined immediately after an accident.

Ways for the layman to recognize that something is wrong requires you look out for certain symptoms (or just contact a -).

A person who has suffered a brain injury will show one,some or all of the following symptoms:

  • Headache

  • Nausea

  • Sound or light sensitivity

  • Difficulty in forming thoughts or slowed thinking

  • A slowed response time

  • Emotional difficulties

  • A period of unconsciousness after the accident

  • Extremity numbness

  • Seizures

  • Difficulty with balance or coordination

  • Exhaustion to the extreme

  • Confusion

  • Uneven or dilated pupils

  • Barely alert

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) come in several forms. Concussions are the most common type of brain injury. This is an injury caused by an impact,a sudden momentum or a harsh movement. A contusion or bruise on the brain can be serious enough to require surgical removal. A coup-contrecoup refers to contusions on both sides of the brain.

The next brain injury is called a diffuse-axonal,which means the tearing of brain tissues caused by the brain being forced to rotate. If concussions are a mild form of diffuse-axonal injuries and they may require surgery,it is obvious the diffuse-axonal injury is far worse and generally requires extreme care and surgery.

Finally,penetration is the final brain injury generally caused by an accident. Penetration is just that an object forced into the brain by the impact of the accident. Naturally,under all circumstances,this is a very serious injury.

Every brain injury should be taken seriously and documented thoroughly. Medical attention is mandatory and may require extensive visits and a long hospital stay. If you or a loved one is a victim of a brain injury from a car accident,contact a -immediately.