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What motorists need to know about brain injury following a Colorado car accident

After a Colorado car accident, many people end up in the emergency room and have to be treated for injuries. The force of an accident can cause many drivers to hit their heads on the steering wheel or the window of the vehicle resulting in serious head injuries.

One of the most common, but also severe injuries that can occur from a car crash is head trauma. Head injuries are often separated into two groups, open and closed head injuries. If someone goes through the windshield of the car, he or she may sustain an open head injury which is when something penetrates the skull and enters the brain. A closed head injury does not break the skull, rather it is when someone sustains a hard blow to the head.

Some of the most frequent types of head trauma that people experience due to car accidents are concussions, contusions, skull fracture, and traumatic brain injury. If any of the following symptoms occur following an auto accident in Colorado, it is extremely important to get evaluated and seek medical treatment immediately.

• Loss of consciousness

• Headaches or migraines

• Memory loss

• Trouble processing information

• Trouble concentrating

• Blurred vision

• Balance problems

• Slurred speech

• Seizures

• Impaired judgment

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1.4 million Americans incur a traumatic brain injury each year. Information from the Colorado TBI Surveillance System estimates that over 100,000 people live with traumatic brain injury in this state. The data indicates there is an average of 23,000 emergency visits, 5,000 hospitalizations, and 950 deaths related to traumatic brain injury that occur every year in Colorado alone.

The Coloradans that have TBI live with long term disabilities and will need ongoing medical treatment. If you or someone you love is involved in a Colorado Springs car accident, you may need extensive medical care for your future including, hospital bills, medical bills, prescription drugs, rehabilitation, and loss of wages among others.

If you have been in an auto accident in Colorado and have sustained serious injuries, contact a knowledgeable Colorado Springs personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Robert J. Anderson at (866)254-1274. For nearly 30 years, we have been working for injured victims in the cities of Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Canyon City, Fountain, Castle Rock, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek.