Severe Brain Injuries: Contact Your Physician or 911 Immediately

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 2 min read

A person with a suspected brain injury should contact a physician immediately, go to the emergency room, or call 911 in the case of an emergency.

After an impact to the head, a person with a brain injury can experience a variety of symptoms but not necessarily all of the following symptoms. This information is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or examination. A person with a suspected brain injury should contact a physician immediately, go to the emergency room, or call 911 in the case of an emergency. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can include, but are not limited to:

Spinal fluid (thin water-looking liquid) coming out of the ears or nose
Loss of consciousness; however, loss of consciousness may not occur in some concussion cases
Dilated (the black center of the eye is large and does not get smaller in light)or unequal size of pupils
Vision changes (blurred vision or seeing double, not able to tolerate bright light, loss of eye movement, blindness)
Dizziness, balance problems
Respiratory failure (not breathing)
Coma (not alert and unable to respond to others) or semicomatose state
Paralysis, difficulty moving body parts, weakness, poor coordination
Slow pulse
Slow breathing rate, with an increase in blood pressure
Vomiting
Lethargy (sluggish, sleepy, gets tired easily)
Headache
Confusion
Ringing in the ears, or changes in ability to hear
Difficulty with thinking skills (difficulty “thinking straight”, memory problems, poor judgment, poor attention span, a slowed thought processing speed)
Inappropriate emotional responses (irritability, easily frustrated, inappropriate crying or laughing)
Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing
Body numbness or tingling
Loss of bowel control or bladder control

Should you suspect brain injury as a result of the negligence of another, immediately contact Steven Peck’s Premier Legal toll-free at 1-866-999-9085 to talk to an experienced experienced California Personal Injury Attorney.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.