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One of the most dangerous injuries after a car accident is also one of the least understood. Concussions and brain injuries after a serious car accident require immediate medical care and also caution.
Web M.D. a leading health portal suggest the following about when to see a doctor if when you suspect you may have a head injury. Seek medical care immediately if you are:
After car accident many people find they have a head injury that they initially thought was no big deal at the accident scene. Concussions and traumatic brain injury are extremely serious injuries and can even lead to death.
If a loved one has been in a car accident and you suspect a head injury, Web M.D. recommends the following:
Some of the diagnostic testing that is done to help diagnose a head injury after car accident includes a CT scan, or CAT scan or even an EEG.
Even a small fender bender accident can cause significant and sometimes unnoticed injury. People in car accidents that have any symptoms of a closed head injury should monitor their situation closely and seek medical attention when appropriate.