Serious Brain Injury Warning Signs

Personal Injury - April 2, 2026 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

Serious brain injuries are among the most common and debilitating effects of car accidents, and anyone who is in a serious crash is at risk of sustaining one. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 1.7 million deaths and emergency room visits per year due to traumatic brain injuries, and car wrecks are among the biggest contributors.
Brain injuries can occur even at low speeds and without direct impact to the head. As such, many people miss the signs and symptoms of a severe injury. If you are in a car accident, it is important to seek medical attention immediately, even if you are not sure about the severity of your injuries.

Warning Signs of a Serious Brain Injury

According to ALZ.org, it is not always easy to identify a serious or traumatic brain injury, particularly if there are no clear signs of trauma to the head. A traumatic brain injury can occur without any obvious signs, and as such, experts recommend medical treatment under all circumstances, but there are some signs and symptoms that may point towards a serious problem.
If the car accident victim shows signs of confusion or memory loss, appears tired, sluggish and dizzy, or complains of a severe headache that continues to get worse, it is possible that he or she has a brain injury.

Open and Closed Brain Injuries

Generally there are two main types of brain injuries, open and closed. If the injury is open, it means the skull is fractured and there has been direct contact with a hard object, such as a steering wheel, dashboard or windshield. A closed head injury can happen without a fracture, but it is equally serious, as the brain can swell and form blood clots as a result.
The impact of both kinds of brain injuries is serious, and can result in paralysis or death, even if you seek immediate medical treatment.
At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago personal injury lawyers we have obtained what was the largest verdict in Illinois history for a brain injury. Severe trauma from an auto accident, major fall, or any high-velocity accident can damage the brain and cause acute long-term or permanent pain, or dysfunction.
The experienced Chicago Injury lawyers at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates have represented thousands of individuals who suffered life-altering injuries, and understand the complex nature of cases involving a serious traumatic brain injury. Not all personal injury law firms have the resources and extensive experience necessary to prosecute a severe injury case successfully, or the proven record, including what was the largest verdict in Illinois history for a brain injury.
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates invites you for a free telephone or in person consultation to discuss your injury and any questions you may have. You can also email us or even speak with us right now on LiveChat. Even if you do not wish to retain an attorney, we can set you on the right path for free. Most of our lawyers have more than 30 years of experience and we have an outstanding track record in helping our clients and creating a strong trust relationship, as you can see in our Success Record. Please call our Chicago office at (312) 372-8822, or our Joliet office at (815) 723-8822, or you can call our toll free number at (800)-985-1819.