Car accidents are the cause of many traumas to the human body. Most of these traumas are able to be seen by the examiners at the scene of the accident. Unfortunately the hidden traumas will many times lead to serious health problems if they go undetected.

Sometimes brain injuries are overlooked or even undetected by the car accident victim or even the emergency medical personnel that are at the scene of the accident.

The Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys of Levine & Glassman recognize that this is a common situation and want you to be aware of some of the realities that surround traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA, "A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI.

The severity of a TBI may range from "mild," i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe," i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.2"

According to the CDC, motor vehicle - traffic accidents are second only to falls as the highest cause of TBI! The CDC further explains that this is true throughout all age groups and also produced the greatest number of deaths related to traumatic brain injury.

Having an awareness of the possible injuries to your brain should be on your list of things to become familiar with. Brain injuries can last your lifetime and prevent you from leading a normal life.

When you are involved in a major traumatic event such as a car accident your head receives quite a jar. Without medical attention that examines your brain area that trauma could become life threatening. Loss of memory and constant head pains (headaches) are common side effects of this sort of injury.

The Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys of Levine & Glassman have compiled an easy list of things you need to know on the occasion that you or someone you know has a car accident with possible traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

1. Brain injuries are not obvious and need to be looked for by a competent physicianvery soon after the car accident.
2. The recovery from a brain injury can take a long time
3. Your frontal lobe is the most vulnerable to injury.
4. Be aware the insurance companies are difficult to convince that you have a brain injury.
5. Stay calm and relaxed. Get plenty of rest.
6. Avoid doing anything that could cause another blow or jolt to the head.
7. Only use the drugs your physician has ordered, and don't drink alcohol until your physician allows it.
8. If you find that you are forgetting things, write them down.
9. Ask your physician before you drive a car, ride a bike, or use heavy equipment,
10. Don't rush into your normal activities such as work or school.

When you or someone you know are the victim of a car accident, the Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys of Levine & Glassman will be right by your side as you seek the help that you deserve.

Our skilled and compassionate Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorneys can alleviate much of your stress after a truck, motorcycle or car accident in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in the Southeast Florida area.

Our professional legal team will provide medical referrals for your injury treatment and obtain the necessary medical records for insurance claims.

Our team will also handle all contact and negotiations with the insurance companies as well as review and process all the insurance claim paperwork.

Contact our attorneys today for a free consultation to discuss your case.

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