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What are the long-term implications of a head injury after an accident in West Virginia?

How is a car accident different from a tractor-trailer accident? When do I need an injury lawyer in West Virginia? Where can I get a free consultation? Get answers to your questions at the Miley Legal Group FAQ page. Our experienced attorneys have provided up-to-date responses for the most common questions following a personal injury.

A: The long-term ramifications of a head injury, also called traumatic brain injury (TBI) after an accident in West Virginia can range from mild to severe, but it’s very often difficult to determine how serious these injuries are due to their nature.

When you or someone you love suffers a head injury that you suspect is the result of negligence, malfeasance, or failure to act by some other person or party, speak to a Clarksburg injury lawyer who can help.

Victims of a TBI, even when the injury itself is mild, may experience some of the following symptoms, most of which develop several days after the accident itself:

constant headache;
difficulty remembering or concentrating;
confusion;
acute or aching neck pain;
slow or slurred speech;
blurry vision or other vision complications;
ringing or buzzing in the ears;
nausea or vomiting;
paralysis; and
loss of consciousness.

Head injury symptoms vary widely from patient to patient and depend on very specific variables that are difficult to measure from the outside. If you should suffer a head injury, seek medical attention immediately. The delicate brain tissues protected by the human skull can be torn or ruptured by impacts that would do no more than bruise other parts of the body.

If you or a loved one has been injured from an accident in West Virginia, a Clarksburg injury lawyer can help you by investigating the circumstances of the accident that caused your injuries.

If the accident was the result of negligence, an attorney can build a compelling case that clearly demonstrates that negligence occurred, that you were injured as a result, and that you are owed for your damages and suffering.

Contact a Clarksburg Injury Lawyer after an Accident in West Virginia

When hospitals act in a negligent manner toward their patients, the results will likely be life-changing. Although there will be a lot of questions and important decisions to make during this time, choosing the right legal representation can help you make the most informed decisions possible while you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. The Miley Legal Group in Clarksburg will work with you to fight for the compensation you deserve and help you to move on with your life. Contact us today for a FREE consultation - 304-326-1800.