Brain injuries are often misunderstood. It’s even worse when you hire an attorney who doesn’t understand what you or a loved one is going through. Here are some common misconceptions:
“Mild" brain injuries aren't serious: First of all, there’s nothing like a “mild” brain injury. Every brain injury is serious. Even concussions can have long-lasting effects, impacting memory, concentration, and mood.
You need to be knocked out to have a brain injury: Again, that’s not true. Many brain injuries occur without loss of consciousness.
Symptoms show up immediately: Brain injury symptoms can take days or weeks to manifest. That is why you should always monitor your health after a head injury.
You can't recover from a brain injury: While some effects can be long-term, many people achieve full recovery with proper treatment and rehabilitation.
Only direct head impacts cause brain injuries: Sudden, violent movements, such as whiplash, can also cause brain injuries without a direct blow to the head.
Brain injuries are always visible on scans: Some brain injuries, especially concussions, may not show up on standard imaging tests like MRIs or CT scans.
Children recover from brain injuries more easily: Children’s brains are still developing, so brain injuries can have more significant and lasting impacts on them.