If you’ve suffered a head injury, perhaps in a fall or in a car accident, it’s very important to talk to medical professionals. Don’t assume that you’re fine just because you feel fine at the moment. Always get an official medical diagnosis so you know if you’re dealing with any complications.
After all, some head injuries get worse with time. An example of this is a subdural hematoma. The symptoms may be very mild when this brain injury first occurs, but those symptoms can increase in severity on their own – perhaps until the hematoma becomes fatal. You don’t want to procrastinate getting treatment for this type of injury.
What is a subdural hematoma?
A subdural hematoma is essentially when there is bleeding in the dura matter and tissues surrounding the brain. This bleeding may not be in the brain itself, but the blood – and blood clots – become trapped between the brain and the inner wall of the skull. This puts pressure on the brain, which is what causes the symptoms to get worse as the pressure increases.
These injuries sometimes happen in car accidents because of the violent motion during a crash. You may have struck your head on the dash or simply been thrown from side to side. Even if you do not see external evidence of an injury, the movement can harm the brain inside of the skull. This is when a subdural hematoma can develop.
What options do you have?
If you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident, it’s critical for you to understand all of the legal options you have to seek financial compensation from the other driver.