Many of the most frustrating, and potentially severe injuries from motor vehicle wrecks aren’t the bruises or scrapes, but the lingering internal injuries. Be aware of injuries that can’t be visualized or may not be so obvious – often affecting the head, neck, or back – some of which can be difficult to diagnose, such as the following.
Long-Term Injuries
- Head Injury/Concussion
- Neck Injuries (Whiplash)
- Back Injuries (Herniated Discs, Cervical Injuries)
- Internal Bleeding
- Soft Tissue Damage
Keep mindful of your symptoms or changes in how you feel post-wreck. It’s crucial you see a medical professional right away after a motor vehicle accident to ensure you don’t have internal bleeding, head injury, neck injury, or other “hidden” injuries.
If not treated properly and timely, these long-lasting injuries can become even more serious. If your injury was caused due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of function, and other costs that resulted from your personal injury accident.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be among the most difficult diagnosis’ one can receive. Often, this type of injury can be life-altering, making previously simple tasks either much more difficult or impossible. Brain injuries are commonly a result of negligence, resulting in the need for a personal injury attorney. If you have a TBI or another head injury due to a personal injury accident, contact a brain injury lawyer at Cory Watson Attorneys.
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TBI Facts
(source: CDC)
- In 2019, more than 60,000 Americans died from traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- More than 200,000 people were hospitalized with TBI nationwide in 2018.
- In 2019, 15% of high school athletes reported suffering at least one concussion over the past 12 months.
Concussions are a well-known type of TBI and can occur even in minor motor vehicle wrecks.
Signs of a Concussion
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
- Loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Repeated vomiting or continued nausea
- Slurred speech
- Convulsions or seizures
- An inability to wake up from sleep
- Enlargement of the pupil (dark center) of one or both eyes
- Numbness or tingling of arms or legs
- Uncoordinated or “clumsy” movements
- Increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation
- Loss of consciousness lasting a few minutes to hours
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What To Do If You Have an Injury From a Motor Vehicle Wreck
If you someone you know has suffered a head injury, neck injury, back injury, or any other type of injury that can have long-term effects after a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to explore your legal options.
If you’ve had your injury diagnosed by a medical professional following a motor vehicle wreck, Cory Watson’s attorneys are here to help with the next step.
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Cory Watson Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham, Alabama as well as Memphis, and Nashville, Tennessee. The firm has recovered more than $3 billion for clients across the country. Cory Watson Attorneys are frequently at the forefront of major class actions and multidistrict litigations involving product liability related to serious injuries from defective products and are often appointed to leadership positions in national cases. Firm practice areas include Personal Injury, Product Liability, Class Action, Asbestos, Business & Commercial Litigation, Dangerous Pharmaceuticals, Defective Medical Devices, and Environmental/Toxic Torts
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