A brain injury is the possible result of many types of accidents, including a slip-and-fall accident. The sudden jarring that comes with this type of accident can cause the brain to slam against the inside of the skull. You might suffer a concussion or a more serious brain injury in these cases.
If there is any chance that you were injured, you need to seek medical care quickly to ensure that you are getting the help you need to address any problems that might creep up. In some cases, you might not notice signs right away so remain vigilant about paying close attention to how you are feeling.
No blow to the head is necessary
You don’t have to hit your head to suffer an injury. In the case of an accident involving a fall, you could suffer brain damage due to the jolt of the accident. When this is the case, the brain suffers two points of impact on spots directly across from each other. The symptoms of this type of injury are the same as all other brain injuries, but they might appear more slowly if the injury isn’t too bad.
Symptoms to watch for
One of the most common symptoms is a headache that doesn’t go away. Irritability, confusion and an inability to remember things can also happen. You might notice a change in your senses. Ringing in the ears, altered sleep habits, and vomiting or nausea can also occur. Noises and light might be difficult for you to handle and you might suffer from depression.
Because these symptoms can appear over the weeks following the accident, you must continue to be vigilant about your health. Also, be willing to listen if loved ones express concerns about your health after the accident.
Trouble later in life
If you don’t treat a brain injury when it occurs, you might have problems later in life with things like behavior or thought processes. People who suffer more than one concussion are at risk of a condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can’t be diagnosed until after death.
Because of the risk of serious problems that can come with a brain injury, be sure that you receive medical care right away. If the injury is due to negligence of another party, you might choose to seek compensation for the accident.