It is hard to imagine much worse than being involved in a car accident and receiving a serious head injury. This is the most important part of the body as any damage to the brain can affect any other part of the body. When the injuries have been caused by somebody else’s negligent driving then you must seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer to claim compensation from the person who caused the accident.
The head is one of the first parts of the body to be hit in a collision
Head injuries can very easily take place during a car accident. Whether you are not even in another car, but are a pedestrian or on a motorcycle, the head is one of the first parts of the body to suffer when you get hit by an errant motorist. In fact, if you are riding on a bicycle or a motorcycle and you get hit by another vehicle you are probably going to hit your head first. Research into the advantages of wearing a helmet indicates that they do give a measure of protection, but may be useless if the head is twisted on impact.
Head on collisions with another vehicle are also most likely to affect the occupants of an automobile as even with safety belts, it is possible that the front of the vehicle in which you are travelling implodes inwards.
Of course, not all head injuries necessarily mean that the accident victim is injured for life. You can get away with relatively minor symptoms such as dizziness, temporary memory loss, minor concussion, blurred vision and speech. Some symptoms do not necessarily show up for a few days, so if you have been hit in the head in an accident, you should get yourself checked out carefully, even if you do not seem to have been injured elsewhere
Serious head injuries can mean huge adjustments in lifestyle
Serious head injuries, where TBI or traumatic brain injury is involved can take many months or even years for significant recovery. The brain injured patient may very well find that they have to make enormous adjustments to the way they live. They may be much more dependent on members of their family than before their accident and also dependent on a number of medical facilities.
All this can be very costly and should not be borne alone by anybody whose accident was not their own fault. It is essential that a careful analysis of what the estimated needs of anybody with serious head injuries are likely to be as long in to the future as is necessary. The best way to do this is to be selective about the accident attorney who will pursue your claim for compensation.
Get a claim in as soon as possible after an accident
The sooner a claim is initiated the better, as evidence will be easier to locate and memories will be fresher, too. Getting a successful claim for damages won will depend on the availability of evidence and the ability to prove that somebody else caused the accident and that the accident was responsible for the head injuries of the victim.
If you, or a member of your family, has received head injuries in a car crash or accident, then avoid any direct dealings with the insurance company of the person at fault. They will be out to keep a compensation payment to the very minimum and you are much more likely to get what you need through the help of a personal injury lawyer.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, learn how to protect your rights with a free consultation. Contact an experienced Philadelphia Injury Lawyer.
