Memory Loss After a Florida Car Accident
Car accidents can be devastating. Car accidents can have lasting physical, emotional, and psychological scars. Often, when people think about car accidents, they think of things like broken bones, burns, cuts, and bruises. One often overlooked potential consequence of car accidents is memory loss. Most people feel scared and confused immediately after a car accident. After an accident, some people cannot even remember what happened. This is normal. However, it is not normal to continue suffering memory loss long after a car accident. In this article, we discuss the types of memory loss a person can suffer after a car accident, what memory loss could indicate after a car accident, and the legal options available for people who suffer memory loss in car accidents.
Types of Memory Loss
There are three most common types of memory loss a person can suffer after a car accident;
- Anterograde amnesia is the most common type of memory loss. With this type of memory, an individual loses all their memories of things that happened following the accident. In other words, this type of memory impairment impacts a car accident victim’s ability to encode and retain new information after the accident.
- Post-traumatic amnesia is a type of memory impairment that makes it hard for people to remember what occurred immediately after an accident.
- Lastly, retrograde amnesia prevents a person from remembering things that happened before the accident.
It is crucial to seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms;
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feelings of confusion
- Difficulty focusing on tasks
- Clouded thinking
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list of symptoms of memory loss.
What Memory Loss After a Car Accident May Indicate
Memory loss after a car accident usually indicates a serious injury. Memory loss could be a symptom of a traumatic brain injury. In fact, memory loss is one of the most common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury. This is an injury that results from some type of trauma to the head region. A traumatic brain injury can also result from a penetrating injury to the brain. According to research, more than one million people suffer a traumatic brain injury in the United States. Memory loss after a car accident could indicate a concussion or another type of traumatic brain injury.
The sooner a doctor diagnoses what is causing memory loss, the better. The sooner a doctor knows what injury you are suffering from, the sooner you can get started on treatment. Once a doctor knows what is causing your memory loss, they can prescribe the best course of treatment and make any appropriate referrals.
Legal Options
If you suffer an injury that leads to memory loss in a car accident because of another party’s negligence, you are entitled to seek damages from the negligent party. Damages you may recover include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A qualified personal injury attorney can help you with your legal claim.
Contact Us for Legal Help
Our skilled West Palm Beach personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help with your claim for damages. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your case.
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Source:
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