Three Hospitalized in Late Night Car Accident

Late Wednesday evening, three people were critically injured in a head-on collision at the corner of Edinger Avenue and Los Flores Street in Fountain Valley. According to the Fountain Valley Fire Department, the accident happened around 10pm and three of the five people involved in the crash were taken to the nearby UCI Medical Center for immediate treatment. The other two passengers involved were given treatment and released at the scene.

Even if you are able to walk away from a serious car accident, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of brain damage because some show up immediately while others may not be noticeable for days or weeks after the collision. Especially since regular occurrences like falls and car accidents are the top causes for brain injuries in the United States, everyone should have a basic understanding of some the warning signs. For example, the signs for a concussion can be very subtle, including headaches, difficultly recalling certain details, feeling tired, and experiencing mood changes, but without the proper diagnosis, they may go untreated.

If you are facing more severe symptoms like unconsciousness, blurry vision, nausea, ringing ears, confusion, and trouble speaking coherently, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, which is far more common than one would expect. Each year in the United States, there are about 1.5 million people who suffer a traumatic brain injury and more than 5.3 million people live with disabilities caused by a TBI. TBIs come in two different forms: open head injuries, which are penetrations of the skull usually by an object, and closed head injuries, where the head is hit with blunt force but there is no penetration of the skull. Although open head injuries are generally more graphic, closed head injuries can be just as serve and are much harder to assess without proper medical treatment. Therefore, it is always best to consult with a medical professional prior to clearing yourself of any damage.

After seeking appropriate medical attention, it is a great idea to contact an experienced Orange County injury attorney to assist you in determining whether or not you are entitled to compensation because of someone’s negligence. Most injury lawyers offer free consultations, so at the very least it is worth seeing if you can recover payment for medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Brain injuries are very serious matters, no matter how small they seem. Therefore, stay prepared by knowing the warning signs and steps you can take to protect yourself and recover properly in the aftermath event of a head injury.