When a Phoenix Car Accident Leads to a Traumatic Brain Injury

Car accidents happen all the time on the Arizona roadways. Some crashes result in mild injuries while others can be more severe. A serious Phoenix car accident can leave you or a loved one with a permanent injury, changing life, as you know it.

According to MayoClinic.com, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can “bruise the brain, tear nerve fibers and cause bleeding,” all of which can be deadly.

Car crash victims commonly suffer from traumatic brain injuries. It has been estimated that almost half of all traumatic brain injury cases are a result of a car, motorcycle or bicycle accident.

A TBI can be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms from a mild TBI may include headaches dizziness, confusion and blurred vision. A victim of a moderate to severe TBI may experience persistent headaches, seizures, slurred speech and a loss of coordination.

If you have been involved in a recent car accident and believe that you are experiencing signs of a traumatic brain injury, you should seek medical attention immediately. You may also want help determining if the injury was a result of someone else’s negligence and whether you can hold that person liable.

If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car, motorcycle or truck accident in Phoenix or elsewhere in Maricopa County, you should our office at (480) 632-7373.