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brain xray September 15, 2020

How Do Doctors Diagnose Brain Injuries?

A brain injury can cause life-threatening and lasting challenges for those who have been involved in a serious accident. If you have been in an accident and believe that you might have a brain injury, seek medical help immediately.

 

A traumatic brain injury is any injury to the brain that is caused after birth and is not biological. Brain injuries often result in a dramatic change in the neurology of the brain and can have a serious impact on the lives of those who are affected. Often, accidents can result in a traumatic brain injury when there was trauma to the head and resulted in damage to the brain tissue. Living with a brain injury is a challenge that many people who have been involved in a serious accident live with every day. If you or someone you know has suffered from a brain injury, it is advisable to speak with an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney to learn more about your legal options for compensation.

Understanding How a Brain Injury is Diagnosed

In the event of a potential traumatic brain injury after an accident, your first step should be to seek immediate medical attention. Having a timely diagnosis is critical to proving you suffered an injury from the accident that occurred. A quick diagnosis can also mean you begin treatment for your injuries as soon as possible, which can lead to a better prognosis in many situations.

 

Depending on the severity of your injury, there are a few different ways that your doctor might diagnose your brain injury. Here are a few of the things you might expect from your doctor:

 

  • Glasgow coma scale – This is a test where the doctor is initially checking the severity of your injury by determining how easily you are able to speak, follow directions, and move your limbs. They might ask you to follow their finger with your eyes to check both your verbal response and your motor response.

 

  • Collecting information from the patient – The doctor will dive a bit deeper with questions about how the injury happened in order to test cognitive skills, memory, and speech.

 

  • Brain image testing – The two main image tests are the MRI and the CT scan. The CT scan is typically the first test administered and will take an x-ray of the brain in order to determine if there is any damage, swelling, and bleeding. The MRI takes a picture of the brain and is often used to monitor the recovery and progress of the brain injury.

Some of the most common types of brain injuries diagnosed include but are not limited to:

  1. A concussion
  2. Skull fracture
  3. Hematoma
  4. Hemorrhage
  5. Brain swelling

Contact a Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer Right Away

If you have suffered a brain injury and believe that another party is at fault, it is advisable to speak with an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney as soon as you can. At Breeden Malpractice & Injury Law, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate through the claims process after they have been injured. We understand just how challenging the physical and financial toll of such an injury can be. Call us today at (702) 819-7770 or contact us online to learn more about our services and schedule a free initial consultation to discuss a possible case.

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