What Should I Know About Mild Brain Injuries?

Mild brain injuries are the most difficult to diagnose because they are difficult to identify through a physical examination. These injuries are also very difficult to identify on an EEG, MRI or CAT scan. The symptoms of a Mild Brain Injury that help to best identify it are typically the emotional and behavioral changes that happen to the person.

What causes minor brain injuries?

A very small auto accident can cause these sorts of injuries. Typically the person who sustains the injury will go through a brief period of unconsciousness, although this is not true of all cases. Sometimes there is a period of loss of memory of events before or after the accident. There may also be a change in the person's mental state.

The average recovery time for a person with a mild brain injury is around four months, however, some people will continue to suffer with lasting effects of the injury. Certain other factors may also increase the risk of having long term problems. If the person is over the age of 40 or if they have an existing disease then they may be more at risk.

There are several symptoms of a concussion. The early symptoms include dizziness, headaches, vomiting and nausea. Once the concussion gets worse there may be other symptoms present, such as a persistent headache, inability to concentrate, lightheadedness, depression and anxiety.

NOTE: You must see a doctor or visit an emergency room if you have been in an accident and believe you may have a head or brain injury.

A mild brain injury may be caused by a physical shock to the head. It may also be the result of a car accident (which is the number 1 cause) even if you are wearing your seatbelt. This is because whiplash can cause a brain to move within a skull, causing injury.

A brain injury may also be caused by prescription medication. If someone's medication is not filled correctly, then bleeding on the brain may occur, or even lack of oxygen.

If you believe that you or someone you love has sustained a mild brain injury, then you should seek out the help of a qualified and experienced brain injury attorney right away. That attorney will have the experience with dealing with your sort of injury and will be able to help you through any decisions that may be made regarding doctors or insurance companies. The Rasansky Law Firm's team of medical experts will be able to advise you regarding your legal rights and what your options may be. Contact us today.