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It comes out of nowhere: a car disregards a stop sign, ploughing through the intersection, slamming into your car. Your head snaps sideways and hits the driver\u2019s side window and you black out. You might not realize it, but you\u2019ve suffered a traumatic brain injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accidents and crashes of any kind are scary enough, but when you\u2019re suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they can take a serious situation from bad to worse. In this blog, the experts at Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys outline common symptoms of mild TBIs and provide suggestions for what to do if you\u2019ve been hurt by someone else\u2019s negligence behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TBIs Are Serious, but Easy to Miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roughly 1.5 million people experience traumatic brain injuries every year. Historically, TBIs have been incredibly challenging to identify and diagnose because the symptoms are easy to miss. Fatigue, confusion, and pain are all common after an accident. Many victims try to \u201csleep it off\u201d or wait for the pain to go away rather than treating it like the serious injury that it is simply because they don\u2019t realize how serious the issue is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED ARTICLE: <\/strong>Head Injuries: What Every Accident Victim Needs to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs You Have an Undiagnosed Traumatic Brain Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TBI symptoms are wide-ranging and can be easily attributed to other factors. However, if you or someone you love are or have experienced any of the following, it could be a sign that you might be experiencing a TBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loss of Consciousness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people with mild TBIs are unconscious for less than 30 minutes. According to the International Brain Injury Association, losing consciousness for any period of time is one of the main indicators that a victim is suffering from a mild TBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Headaches are one of the most common signs you\u2019re experiencing a TBI. Impact headaches occur when the brain hits the skull and can be caused by pools of blood or fluid inside the skull \u2014 or from the injured brain tissue. While it\u2019s tempting to simply take a pain killer, drink some water, and hope the pain goes away, ignoring a brain injury can be devastating for your long-term health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any changes to your senses can indicate that your brain has been injured. Blurred vision, ringing ears or muffled hearing, and changes to how you smell or taste things are all signs that might appear over time. You might also experience sensitivity to light and sound or struggle to moderate other sensory input that normally wouldn\u2019t bother you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a head injury, it\u2019s common to experience mood or behavioral changes. Irritability, depression, combativeness, and mood swings are all indicators that the brain has been damaged. These symptoms are easy to miss in the stressful aftermath of an accident. In fact, many symptoms can overlap or correlate with other conditions \u2014 such as depression, anxiety, or even sleep disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Loss of memory and other cognitive issues before or after the accident can serve as major TBI warning signs. In addition, any trouble thinking, reasoning, or processing can signal a TBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people we see with traumatic brain injuries struggle to go back to work after a crash because normal processes are suddenly a challenge, but they don\u2019t know why. We always encourage victims to get medical help as soon as possible after an accident. Left untreated, these symptoms could lead to more serious medical conditions and negatively impact your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traumatic brain injuries are complicated medical conditions with a wide range of symptoms. Everyone\u2019s body is different, so if you\u2019re experiencing challenges that are not listed above, it\u2019s still in your best interest to see a doctor right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact an Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer for Help With Your TBI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traumatic brain injuries can have a profound impact on your life. Medical bills, inability to work, and the impact on family life can take a heavy toll \u2014 something victims should never have to deal with. If you\u2019re suffering because of someone else\u2019s negligence, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An empathetic and tenacious lawyer can help you recover compensation for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n