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Why TBI Gets Missed
After a crash, attention goes to visible injuries and immediate dangers, and a brain injury can hide behind the adrenaline and stress of the moment. Mild traumatic brain injuries in particular may not produce obvious symptoms right away, leading victims to assume they're fine.
Physical and Cognitive Signs
Watch for persistent headaches, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, blurred vision, fatigue, confusion, memory trouble, and difficulty concentrating. These can appear or worsen in the hours and days after the crash.
Emotional and Behavioral Changes
Brain injuries can also cause mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, and personality changes that family members may notice before the injured person does. Sleep disturbances are common. Any of these after a head impact warrants medical evaluation.
Act on the Signs
If you or a loved one shows these signs after a crash, seek medical care promptly — early diagnosis matters for both health and any claim. Document symptoms as they appear. Untreated brain injuries can have lasting consequences, and clear records support fair compensation.
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