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Truck accidents are traumatic experiences, both physically and emotionally. In some cases, with all the action and the increased adrenaline, you may suffer brain injury as a result of a truck accident and not even realize it until hours or even days later. It is imperative that you seek medical attention at the first sign of an injury so you do not miss on recovering benefits.

Traumatic brain injuries have three broad categories, open brain injury, closed brain injury, and diffuse axonal brain injury. Open brain injuries are fairly obvious and often lead to death or permanent brain damage. On top of the injury itself, there is greater potential for infection secondary to the injury. Medically, this type of injury will be recognized at the scene of the auto accident and treated right away.

Closed traumatic brain injuries are harder to diagnose in most cases because there may not be any visible damage to the head. Although large bumps and bruises may appear depending on what you hit, some closed brain injuries occur when your brain moves violently in your skull, literally your brain could be rattling around inside your head. This trauma can lead to mild to severe concussion, or even bruising of the brain. In many cases, medical personnel will be able to detect a closed brain injury at the scene and ensure proper medical treatment.

A less obvious, but just a serious traumatic brain injury is axonal brain injury. When the tissues of the brain are stretched during a traumatic truck accident, the axon my stretch too far and suffer damage. This type of injury is most frequently seen in whiplash, which is a common brain injury as a result of an auto accident. Axonal brain injury is very difficult to detect so any of the following symptoms should be checked by your doctor as soon as you discover them.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Changes in sensation
• Seizures
• Forgetfulness
  

Brain tissue is some of the only tissue in the body that does not regenerate itself, so any tissue loss is permanent. While parts of your brain can take over for damaged areas, it may take months or even years of rehabilitation to get back to where you were prior to the auto accident. Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most costly medical expenses you can incur. Depending on your condition, you may require medical care for the rest of your life and with advances in medicine, you life may be prolonged for a good long time.

If you have suffered a TBI as a result of a truck accident, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney in your area today.