Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
SUV Rollover Accidents and Head and Brain Injuries (Part A)
The design elements of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) – high vehicle clearance and narrow vehicular bodies – contribute to the disproportionately high number of SUV rollover accidents than for any other type of passenger motor vehicle.
Likewise, the Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety group reports that “current vehicle crash protection requirements fail to protect adequately against injuries likely to result from rollover crashes.” The group also says that roof safety standards in SUVs are not enough to protect occupants against head and neck injuries in the case of all-too-common rollover accidents.
An SUV rollover accident can completely change your life. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts SUV rollover accident you should contact an injury attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.
Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit. Contact Thomas Kiley for guidance on your injury case.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
If you or a loved one recently suffered a serious head injury or a traumatic brain injury during a rollover accident, you probably have a lot of questions about what has happened and the implications of the injury.
A few basic facts about traumatic brain injury are listed below:
- It is a type of acquired brain injury, usually from a sudden trauma, such as a car or SUV rollover accident.
- A traumatic brain injury can happen in cases of rapid impact.
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury can vary from mild to moderate to severe. Symptoms will range with the severity of the case. A few common symptoms of traumatic brain injury include:
- Headache
- Blurred vision, or similar eye problems
- Memory problems
- Feelings of extreme tiredness
- Confusion or disorientation
- Ringing in the ears
- Feeling dizzy
- Lack of concentration or inattentiveness
- Stomach upset, including nausea
- Seizures
- Changes in personality
Treatment of Brain Injuries
Unfortunately little can be done to reverse the effects of traumatic brain injury. Some of the ways in which medical professionals address and treat traumatic brain injuries include:
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Pain medication
- Counseling and post-traumatic stress shock treatment
The extent of recovery is based on the severity and location of the brain injury as well as access to rehabilitation, so results will vary on a case to case basis.
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