These injuries can be terrifying but are unfortunately seen after many car accidents.
Head and brain injuries sustained during car accidents are impact injuries caused by your head hitting the steering wheel, windows, or any other object of your car's interior.
TBIs, or traumatic brain injuries, occur when brain function is disrupted by a traumatic event and range from mild to severe.
Mild TBIs include concussions that can heal itself within a few weeks, while more severe TBIs could result in long-term and sometimes permanent cognitive impairment.
Other head injuries caused by car accidents could include skull fractures, broken bones, or facial lacerations and bruises, potentially causing more permanent or long-lasting injuries.