Idaho Law Blog
If you have been in an accident and suffered an injury to your head, then you have to be aware of the dangers this may pose. Sometimes injuries of this type do not become evident for days, weeks, or even months. This makes it even more important to discuss possible additional injuries with your physician and refrain from settling your case until your doctors are satisfied that no such injury has been sustained.
What is the risk?
01. The national Center for Biotechnology Information has stated that it is possible for you to suffer a stroke after an accident occurs. Studies show that the more damage there is to the skull, the more likely it is for this phenomenon to occur. If you have suffered a concussion, skull fractures, or brain damage, you should notify your physician and those you live with and love immediately. This allows you, your doctor, and others to monitor your health and be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary. It seems to go without saying that you should not let the possibility of a stroke go unmonitored.
What should I look for?
02. Things you should be on the lookout for after an accident involving a head injury, include behavioral changes, difficulty concentrating, or motor issues.
What is the increased risk?
03. Do not take this lightly. Your chances of suffering from a stroke can increase tenfold if you have experienced a head injury prior to the car accident. This is the case even if you don’t suffer trauma in the automobile accident. This may occur because the accident can dislodge clots or scars in your body as a result of the previous injury. Once these clots are loosened, they can travel throughout the body, causing a stroke.
Thankfully for many drivers, the risk of stroke is not high for those who don’t also have a history of brain injury. Likewise, if one doesn’t injure the skull during the accident, the risk of stroke is further reduced. However, it is wise for anybody who has endured an accident to see a physician, let their family and other loved ones know of the possibility, and keep a close eye out for any symptoms.