With some traumatic brain injuries, the worst symptoms happen at the very beginning. A person may strike their head during a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident, and they immediately lose consciousness. They get medical treatment and begin recovering, and symptoms like brain fog, memory issues or sensitivity to light and sound begin to fade as their body recovers.
But in other cases, a person may start out with very mild symptoms, like a minor headache. They do not think that they are very badly injured, but then the symptoms start getting worse. Maybe they develop slurred speech or extreme mental confusion. Perhaps they lose consciousness long after the accident itself. Why would a brain injury progress this way?
Bleeding in the brain
What sometimes happens is that there is bleeding in the brain or in the tissues and space surrounding the brain. This bleeding can increase pressure and cut off blood flow, which is why the symptoms start getting worse.
One example of this is a subacute subdural hematoma. This can sometimes happen along with a concussion. The person experiences typical concussion symptoms at the time of injury, but they may start to experience more severe symptoms in the days or weeks after the injury. If this type of condition is not treated by medical professionals, it could even become fatal.
Financial compensation for medical bills
This helps show why it is so important to speak with medical professionals if you ever suffer a head injury. It may be worse than you initially assumed, so it is important to be checked out by a doctor who can understand your condition and provide effective treatment.
This can be expensive, but if another person’s negligence caused the injury, you may be able to seek financial compensation to cover those costs.