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Head Injury Awareness: Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do After a Crash
Today, John and I delve into immediate symptoms post-car accident, specifically those related to the head. Stay tuned for insights on the most common injuries and what friends and family can do to spot and address them.
In Pain? Call Shane!
(980) 999-9999
ShaneSmithLaw.com
For more information order our free book!
https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/freebook
CODE: YYYKXVUC0W7Y6OPI
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Summary
Head injury symptoms after a car accident. 0:06
Common concussion symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and disorientation.
John explains that even if someone appears drunk, they may have actually hit their head in a car accident and their behavior is a result of a concussion or head injury.
Shane asks what friends and family can do if they suspect a head injury after a car accident, and John advises them to seek medical attention from a specialist to get a proper diagnosis.
Head injuries and their symptoms after a car accident. 4:38
Immediate symptoms of a concussion can be missed or misdiagnosed, even by EMTs, due to a gap in memory or lack of full assessment.
Brain injury symptoms can improve quickly but still require medical attention.
Brain injuries and their diagnosis. 8:22
John explains that brain injuries can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe, and that even mild injuries can have a significant impact on a person's life.
John and Shane discuss how blood tests and advanced brain imaging can help diagnose and assess brain injuries, and how neuropsychologists use rigorous cognitive testing to assess brain function.
Brain injuries and concussions with a medical expert. 11:10
John emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention if symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are present, as delays in treatment can lead to serious complications.
John advises family members to encourage loved ones to see a doctor and follow up with a specialist, as the ER may miss certain brain injury markers and recommend further evaluation.
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By Shane Smith LawToday, John and I delve into immediate symptoms post-car accident, specifically those related to the head. Stay tuned for insights on the most common injuries and what friends and family can do to spot and address them.
In Pain? Call Shane!
(980) 999-9999
ShaneSmithLaw.com
For more information order our free book!
https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/freebook
CODE: YYYKXVUC0W7Y6OPI
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Summary
Head injury symptoms after a car accident. 0:06
Common concussion symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and disorientation.
John explains that even if someone appears drunk, they may have actually hit their head in a car accident and their behavior is a result of a concussion or head injury.
Shane asks what friends and family can do if they suspect a head injury after a car accident, and John advises them to seek medical attention from a specialist to get a proper diagnosis.
Head injuries and their symptoms after a car accident. 4:38
Immediate symptoms of a concussion can be missed or misdiagnosed, even by EMTs, due to a gap in memory or lack of full assessment.
Brain injury symptoms can improve quickly but still require medical attention.
Brain injuries and their diagnosis. 8:22
John explains that brain injuries can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe, and that even mild injuries can have a significant impact on a person's life.
John and Shane discuss how blood tests and advanced brain imaging can help diagnose and assess brain injuries, and how neuropsychologists use rigorous cognitive testing to assess brain function.
Brain injuries and concussions with a medical expert. 11:10
John emphasizes the importance of seeking medical attention if symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are present, as delays in treatment can lead to serious complications.
John advises family members to encourage loved ones to see a doctor and follow up with a specialist, as the ER may miss certain brain injury markers and recommend further evaluation.