What if You Have a Headache After a Car Accident?

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone or something else, you are entitled to compensation for all costs associated with your injuries. These costs include not only short-term bills like the emergency room and car repairs, but also long-term changes to your health, ability to work, and ability to enjoy your life. A headache after a car accident could indicate a serious injury to your brain, which might have long-term and significant effects on your life. 

Read on to learn more about what a traumatic brain injury is, how it might impact your health and ability to work, and how your car accident attorney from Spaulding Injury Law can help you through every step of the legal process. 

Traumatic Brain Injury is a Serious Condition with Long-Term Effects 

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, happens when you experience a bump, blow, or penetrating wound to your head that causes damage to the soft tissue of your brain. There are many signs of TBIs, and each victim will experience different symptoms. One common symptom is having a headache that worsens or does not go away with medication. 

Motor vehicle accidents are common causes of traumatic brain injuries, and one of the initial symptoms is a headache. However, many people assume they have a headache simply from the stress and trauma of being involved in an accident. While you might think that your headache is a minor issue and will go away with time and rest, it could be a symptom of a serious traumatic brain injury, which can change your brain functioning.

A TBI can impact your ability to focus, change your mood, cause increased levels of irritability, and even cause personality shifts. Many TBI victims suffer physical or cognitive impairments, including a lack of balance or difficulty with communication or information processing. Many of these effects develop over time, while an initial sign of your brain injury might be your headache, so never disregard a headache following a car crash. 

You can only collect damages that you can prove with evidence, and if all you have is claims of a lingering headache without a medical diagnosis, it can hurt your future health and finances. It is critical to seek medical treatment immediately after a car accident – even if your only symptom is a headache. This could actually be a symptom of a serious and lasting injury that will cause you losses, and you need to prove your injury to the insurance companies involved. 

Connect with a Car Accident Attorney from Spaulding Injury Law Now

Following a car accident, never disregard any soreness, disorientation, headaches, or other seemingly minor effects. If you have a TBI or another serious injury, you want a diagnosis right away. Then, you want to seek legal help to determine your rights and options. 

For a review of your motorcycle accident and what compensation you might be entitled to, schedule a consultation with Spaulding Injury Law today.