Atlanta car accidents, particularly those involving trucks, often lead to mild traumatic brain injury. With over 133,000 injuries annually due to Georgia car accidents, trucking accidents and motorcycle accidents, many victims often think they have suffered a only a concussion when in fact they have a mild traumatic brain injury.
What is mild traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury occurs when the head is violently impacted causing injury to the brain. Mild traumatic brain injury is most often characterized by a loss of consciousness for less than thirty minutes, confusion, disorientation or amnesia near the time of the car accident. Approximately 42,000 Georgians per year suffer brain injuries. Of these, approximately 75% are mild traumatic brain injuries.
Often referred to as the invisible injury, many victims find that they no longer can concentrate, have short term memory loss and even emotional problems. Brain injuries cause physical, cognitive and emotional impairment. While early symptoms may appear to be mild or inconsequential, they can lead to significant and life-long impairment.
If you or a loved one are in a car accident and experience a head injury, it is important that you see a doctor for appropriate diagnosis especially if you notice a change in sleep patterns, confusion, fatigue or mood swings. If in fact you have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, seeking help quickly will increase your chances of a full recovery. Up to 15% of those diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury have persistent disabilities.
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