Auto accidents can cause everything from minor injuries to severe injuries, and one of the most serious consequences is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Often invisible at first, TBIs can have devastating effects on victims and their families, especially after a car accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are one of the top causes of traumatic injuries, leading to countless emergency department visits and hospitalizations in the United States.
At Ted Law Firm, we help clients suffering from brain damage and permanent brain damage pursue the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one suffered a head injury in a crash, we’re here to guide you.
Understanding TBI: What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a type of head injury that occurs when trauma often from motor vehicle accidents causes damage to the brain. TBIs may result from:
- A blow from the steering wheel, dashboard, or glass
- Violent deceleration inside the skull
- Penetrating brain injury from debris
- Closed head injury or closed brain injury from whiplash
There are two main forms of injury:
- Primary injuries, which occur at the moment of impact
- Secondary injury, which develops over a period of time due to swelling, blood clots, or intracranial pressure
Types of Head Injury Common in Motor Vehicle Crashes
- Mild concussions
Often dismissed, these can cause memory loss, loss of consciousness, blurred vision, and emotional issues. - Contusions (Focal injury)
These are bruises on the bony skull that may require surgery. - Coup-Contrecoup injuries (Diffuse injuries)
The brain hits the entire brain inside the skull, causing widespread damage. - Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
A severe form that can lead to permanent brain damage and coma. This type of injury is often fatal and is one of the most tragic outcomes of motor vehicle crashes. - Penetrating Brain Injury
Caused by debris like metal or glass breaking the skull fractures, leading to focal brain injury.
How Motor Vehicle Crashes Cause TBIs
Common causes include:
- Motor vehicle occupants not wearing a seat belt
- Ejection from the vehicle
- Vehicle impact speed and vehicle dynamics
- Impact with the steering wheel or dashboard
- Flying debris that causes blood vessel damage or skull fractures
Even minor injuries from slow-speed crashes can still result in serious head injury or secondary brain injury.
Symptoms of a TBI After an Auto Accident
Symptoms may appear immediately or after hours to days. Key signs include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory loss
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Loss of balance
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Mood swings, emotional issues, and depression
Severe symptoms can lead to brain death and require emergency services.
Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Some victims suffer long-term:
- Daily living impairments
- Speech issues
- Motor function impairment
- Need for medical care from a medical professional or health care provider
- Development of degenerative brain diseases
These can result in a need for rehabilitation, assistance with daily living, or even clinical trials. Long-term costs include ongoing medical bills, hospital records, and medical expenses.
Symptoms of a TBI After an Auto Accident
Symptoms may appear immediately or after hours to days. Key signs include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Memory loss
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Loss of balance
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Mood swings, emotional issues, and depression
Severe symptoms can lead to brain death and require emergency services.
Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Some victims suffer long-term:
- Daily living impairments
- Speech issues
- Motor function impairment
- Need for medical care from a medical professional or health care provider
- Development of degenerative brain diseases
These can result in a need for rehabilitation, assistance with daily living, or even clinical trials. Long-term costs include ongoing medical bills, hospital records, and medical expenses.
TBI Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis methods include:
- CT imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Review of medical documentation and clinical records
Treatment can involve:
- Emergency surgery
- Monitoring blood pressure
- Avoiding secondary damage
- Managing post-concussion syndrome
- Support for emotional issues like anxiety
Every TBI should be evaluated by a medical professional or health care provider for the right path forward.
Legal Rights After a Head Injury
If your TBI was caused by another’s negligence, Ted Law Firm can help you build a strong case by collecting:
- Accident reports
- Medical documentation
- Witness testimony
We pursue full compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Permanent brain damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Each case is unique and may involve traumatic brain injury cases with extended period disability or injury with hospitalization.
Why Legal Help Is Critical in TBI Cases
TBI cases often involve:
- Proving a type of head injury like closed brain injury, DAI, or focal brain injury
- Establishing how a seat belt or lack thereof contributed
- Evaluating National Center for Injury Prevention and Control statistics
- Referencing Centers for Disease Control, Department of Defense, Crashworthiness Data System, or National Hospital Discharge Survey
We ensure every medical record and health data set supports your claim.
Steps to Take After a TBI Auto Accident
- Seek medical care immediately
- Document symptoms like loss of balance, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness
- Avoid talking to insurance without legal guidance
- Contact Ted Law Firm
Ted Law Firm: Your Ally in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
We understand the complexities of traumatic brain injury cases. Whether your injury was due to a steering wheel, seat belt failure, skull fractures, or blood clots, we fight to recover:
- Medical bills
- Compensation for brain damage
- Costs of daily living support
- Support for memory loss or emotional issues
Call to Action:
Injured in a car crash and showing symptoms like loss of consciousness, memory loss, or blurred vision?
Contact Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation and let us help you protect your rights and move forward with strength. Trust Ted Law Firm to guide you through life’s most difficult times. We proudly represent injured moped riders and their families in Aiken, Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta,advocating for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
Attorney Ted Sink, founder of The Ted Law Firm, is a Yale, Stanford Business School, and Charleston School of Law graduate and former marketing executive who built a 7-figure law practice, earning millions for his clients. With experience in both law and advertising, Ted has been recognized in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the ABA Journal. He speaks at industry conferences on marketing and law firm management, sharing insights from his unique background to help other firms grow. When not working, Ted enjoys traveling, diving, and dog-sitting golden retrievers.
