JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

If you were recently in a Pennsylvania motor vehicle accident and you think your head may have been injured in some way, this is a case where it’s much better to be safe than sorry.

Head injuries are very tricky because even if you only slightly bumped your head, there may be something more serious happening internally. You may remember that back in 2009, actress Natasha Richardson hit her head while skiing. After the accident, she was able to walk and talk and seemed fine; she even refused medical attention initially. It wasn’t until a few hours after the accident that she started suffering from a headache and she died two days after. Never assume you are okay right off the bat!

It is important to be aware of the symptoms of a traumatic head injury so that if you experience them, you can get the necessary medical attention. Remember, these symptoms could appear in the first few hours following your accident, or they may surface a few days later.

• Loss of consciousness
• Convulsions or seizures
• Feeling disoriented
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in mood
• Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping more than usual, trouble falling asleep, inability to wake up)
• Blurred visions
• Ringing in the ears
• Unusual behavior
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears
• Trouble talking or concentrating

Many different injuries to the head or brain can trigger these symptoms. Some injuries occur at the time of impact like a skull fracture, contusions, blood clots, lacerations, and nerve damage. Then there are injuries that evolve over time after the trauma, which is why we mentioned earlier that symptoms might surface a few days later. These can be attributed to brain swelling, intracranial pressure or infection, and hematoma.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in Eastern Pennsylvania, contact the attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo for a free consultation at 215-545-1870.