It is not a joke that a car accident in Michigan can have catastrophic effects. There are a lot of ways that people can get injured, can get harmed, or worst is dying because of a traumatic brain injury.
With that, it is important to deal with a traumatic brain injury the right way after a car accident. You need to make sure that you will be properly compensated for what you have experienced and that you will have the right experience with the legal process.
Statistics
Let us begin with the statistics. After a car accident, it is possible that you will not know what is happening already. You can be taken to the hospital or you can be unconscious. In a recent study, the following are some of the things that people should know about the statistics of traumatic brain injury after a car accident.
“In Michigan, 30% of the traumatic brain injuries are caused by car accidents.”
Traumatic brain injuries may be caused by many different things and many different accidents but 30% of this is related to car accidents. Many people do not realize that the impact of their failure to follow rules and regulations on the streets will affect not just their lives but the lives of others as well.
“Motor vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of all traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations.”
Traumatic brain injury is no joke. Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of all traumatic brain injury-related hospitalizations in the State of Michigan.
“Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for persons 15-24, 25-34, and older adults aged ≥75 years.”
Motor vehicle crashes have taken a lot of lives. In the State of Michigan alone, the numbers show that they have taken a lot of fathers, mothers, and children away from their families.
Defining a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury results from a car accident coming from a violent blow or a jolt to the head of the person at the time of the crash. There are many different varieties of a traumatic brain injury but the most important definition of it comes in its connection with the fact that it disrupts the normal functioning of a person’s brain resulting in some bruising or current issues as well as loss of consciousness or loss of memory and bleeding which may be internal or external.
After a traumatic brain injury, the victims must be able to properly get medical treatment as soon as possible.
What To Do After A Traumatic Brain Injury
After a traumatic brain injury the individual must be able to follow the following steps:
Get to a hospital quickly
If you are with a companion that seems to have software traumatic brain injury after a car accident it is important to act fast. Much like in any other aspect of your life will always be of the essence. When it comes to a traumatic brain injury you need to be able to be sure that the cause of the injury or the bleeding will be properly handled and that you will have a proper diagnosis of what has happened.
The individual who has fallen victim to a crash and seems to have a traumatic brain injury must be able to get the appropriate medical care as soon as possible for them to have a full recovery. Any kind of traumatic brain injury requires proper attention as soon as possible.
Do Not Skip All Symptoms
If you were the one accompanying the person who seems to have suffered from a traumatic brain injury from a car accident you should make sure that you tell the doctor about all of the symptoms if there are any so that the doctor can refer the patient to the appropriate diagnostic imaging that will detect and diagnose if there is indeed a traumatic brain injury.
You as the companion who has been in a car accident should also check out your symptoms because it will affect you in a lot of ways. Some traumatic brain injuries are suffered without any physical manifestations and you must get yourself checked out if you have been showing any of the symptoms but more so when you are not showing any.
In one over articles that discusses the common mistakes that people make after a car accident, we have discussed the idea that you should get yourself checked out after the car crash in Michigan even if you think that you are ok and even if you are not showing any signs that you have had any injury.
There are a lot of things that you need to do but these are the two things that you should first deal with before thinking about how you will handle the case whether you will file against the person at fault or how you can get compensated for the accident.
In Case of Doubt
In case of doubt, keep in mind that it is your no-fault insurance provider who would ultimately pay for your medical bills. As long as you get unlimited or no-limit coverage, you should be properly covered at a time when you need the best kind of coverage for your health and safety.
Contact Your Lawyer Today
If you have an insurance claim that you need assistance with or you suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should contact us today. A lawyer can help you get started with your claim. A lawyer at Haque Legal will see to it that your needs are met from beginning to the end of the proceedings. You are always in good hands with Haque Legal and what it has to offer.
Disclaimer:
The article that you have read is based on general applications of the law. It is not legal advice and it is not to be construed as any legal consultation with the firm. No client-attorney relationship is created when you read the articles we have provided.
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