Head Injuries After a Truck Accident in Atlanta

Fighting Trucking Companies That Caused TBI Driving Accidents

Truck driving accidents cause a plethora of injuries, and among them, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have some of the most profound long-term effects. If you have suffered a head injury from a trucking accident, reach out to our attorneys who may be able to help you recoup damages to address the cost of treating your injuries and other expenses you might have incurred. 

Long-Term Effects of a TBI After Truck Driving Accidents

The long-term effects of this injury are difficult to calculate because they manifest differently for each injury. However, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), long-term outcomes for a brain injury can include changes in: 

• Sensation and perception
• Memory, reasoning, and other cognitive skills
• Communication, comprehension, expression, or other language-based skills
• Mood, including the onset of anxiety, depression, or aggression, even in those who have never exhibited symptoms of a mood disorder or emotional distress

This is an open-ended listing of symptoms, and more severe brain injuries can result in profound speech impediments, memory loss, bodily function, and even vegetative states (coma). The CDC has also suggested that TBI can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease later in life.

Brain injuries are dangerous, not only because they affect the most important organ in our bodies, but also because they are difficult to detect. Many victims of a trucking accident do not realize how delicate the brain tissue housed in the skull can be, and as a result, can go undiscovered for weeks or even months before it is discovered. 

Thus, it is imperative that you or your injured loved one be thoroughly checked by a doctor immediately after your accident and several weeks later for a follow-up, particularly if you sustained any bump or blow to the head. It is also important to seek legal guidance from an Atlanta auto wreck attorney to pursue the compensation you need and deserve.

Providing the Legal Help You Need after a Trucking Accident

To learn more about victims’ rights after truck driving accidents and what you can do to protect your case, request one of Shane Smith’s books: 10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case and Property Damage Guide for Georgia. These books provide valuable tips from an experienced personal injury lawyer and facts for Georgia injury victims and are available free of charge to Georgia accident victims and their families.

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