When you are in an auto accident and suffering from a traumatic brain injury, the last thing you want to consider is medical bills. Unfortunately, it is something you need to do as soon as possible.
Proving a traumatic brain injury as the result of a car accident can be difficult.
What you need
You need several documents to prove that a traumatic brain injury results from a traffic accident. You will need:
- An accident report
- A doctors evaluation
- Copies of any tests you receive
- Verification of employment or employment loss
- Any bills from hospitals, doctors and therapists
These documents help you prove that you have a traumatic brain injury and that it is from your accident.
What the symptoms are
To claim a traumatic brain injury, you need to exhibit certain symptoms to prove it. These symptoms can be mild or severe.
- Mild traumatic brain injuries
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- Difficulties with balance
- Loss of consciousness
- Sensory issues
- Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries
- Siesures and convulsions
- Pupil dilation that does not relate to light
- Clear fluid draining from the eyes, ears or nose
- Weakness in extremities
- Severe confusion
- Coma
If you exhibit any of these symptoms, report them right away. This will provide the proof you need that the traumatic brain injury was due to your auto accident.
A traumatic brain injury, even a mild one, can result in large medical bills, an inability to return to your job or a permanent disability. Make sure you have all of the documentation you need.