New Haven Auto Accidents & Brain Injuries

A common misconception is that your vehicle needs to be traveling at high speeds to suffer a brain injury or concussion in a New Haven auto accident. When you, and your passengers, are traveling in a car your brain is traveling at the same speed as your vehicle. When the car comes to a quick stop, so does your brain. When the soft tissue of your brain comes into contact with the hard bones of the skull the brain can become damaged.

When the brain hits the inside of the skull the blood vessels can become damaged and lead to bleeding. Concussions are considered traumatic brain injuries. Bone does not absorb blood and neither does brain tissue. This extra fluid in the skull can put pressure on parts of the brain that can affect other body functions.

The Yale Medicine reports the signs of a concussion after a New Haven auto accident can be:

• Headache
• Concentration issues and memory issues
• Sensory problems including light sensitivity
• Loss of consciousness or being “dazed”
• Excessive sleeping or difficulty sleeping

If you or a loved one was injured in an auto accident, your first stop should be with either your primary care provider or at the emergency department of your local hospital. Brain injures from a New Haven auto accident can be very serious. Contact our firm with any questions on how to handle the insurance claim for your medical bills.