If you suffered from debilitating headaches, concussions, and other disabling injuries following a truck accident, our Eason & Tambornini personal injury attorneys can help you get fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning potential, and even pain and suffering. While not all truck-related injuries are severe, constant headaches can be a precursor to life-threatening medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury. Whether you are experiencing throbbing head pain or persistent headaches after being involved in a traumatic truck accident, our Eason & Tambornini personal injury attorneys are just a call away.
What are the common causes of headaches after truck accidents?
After a truck accident, discussing your headache symptoms can help your doctor determine the cause and the best possible treatment. Whiplash is one of the most common causes of headaches after a car accident. Whiplash occurs when the neck muscles and ligaments become torn or strained by the sudden and rapid forward and backward movement caused by the impact. There are two other types of head injuries that victims of truck accidents and other traumatic injuries can suffer, and both can lead to chronic headaches. They are:
- Closed Head Injury: when the head hits against a hard object (e.g., steering wheel or debris) during the crash, but nothing penetrated the skull; and
- Open Head Injury: when an object does penetrate the skull during the crash
How long does a mild concussion last?
A blow or jolt to the head caused by a truck accident can impair normal brain function and lead to debilitating headaches. This condition is called a brain injury or concussion. Although considered a mild head injury, the effects of a concussion can be severe. After a concussion, you can become unconscious for a short time; however, some people can sustain a brain injury without losing consciousness. Because the brain is very complex, headaches and other symptoms may immediately develop, while others may take days, weeks, or even months after a car accident. Most people with mild brain injuries experience complete relief from headaches after a few days or weeks. However, people with severe brain injuries may require some time to recover fully.
If you have been in a truck accident, seek medical treatment immediately to increase your chances of recovering financial damages and preventing more severe and debilitating complications.
How can you treat headaches after a truck accident?
It is expected to have a mild headache after a blow to the head. However, headaches caused by a traumatic truck accident can be a warning sign of an impending brain injury. Immediately following an accident, it is recommended that you seek professional medical help to determine the best course of action for your condition. Some pain relievers may help, but sometimes, masking the discomforts related to headaches can be dangerous. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that your physician thoroughly assesses the quality, consistency, and duration of headaches following a car accident to achieve an accurate diagnosis and medical management. In addition, when presented with facts surrounding a particular accident, physicians will know how to look for other signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury that may otherwise go unnoticed by a layperson.
What are the signs or symptoms of a post-traumatic headache?
A car accident victim may experience headaches at varying frequencies and severities. Because post-traumatic headaches may not immediately develop after your accident, determining the correct signs and symptoms of this detrimental condition can help prevent debilitating complications in the future. Some of the diverse symptoms of a post-traumatic headache are:
- A tightening sensation or pressure across your forehead, temples, or back of the head;
- Changes in mental status (e.g., drowsiness, memory problems, fainting);
- Difficulty concentrating;
- Dull, aching head pain;
- Increased sensitivity to light;
- Loss of appetite;
- Mood swings;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Sleeping difficulties, and
- Tenderness on the scalp, neck, and shoulder muscles
What can you do?
We understand that throbbing head pain, constant headaches, and chronic headaches can disrupt your daily living and indicate more significant problems that manifest later on. If someone else’s negligent or reckless driving caused your accident, let our Eason & Tambornini truck accident attorneys assess your case to help you get the just and fair compensation you deserve. If you have any questions about your legal rights, please call us to schedule a free consultation with one of our Eason & Tambornini Sacramento truck accident attorneys.
