Typically, the onset of symptoms of traumatic brain injury starts from the time the injury is inflicted and is classified according to the severity of hematomas and/or bleeding.

• Acute subdural hematoma is classified as severe head injuries frequently associated with brain laceration and contusion. These occur shortly after the injury, usually within 48 hours from the suffering the injury. Person manifests rapid deterioration of alertness, drowsiness, agitation, stupor, and coma. Unilateral pupil dilation is one of the major indicator signs of a brain stem compression.
• Sub acute subdural hematoma is classified as a moderate head injury, potentially associated with cerebral contusions which usually manifest 2 days to 2 weeks following the injury. Person may manifest lucid periods that degenerate slowly to drowsiness, stupor and coma.
• Chronic subdural hematoma is the type of a slow bleeding hematoma caused by a mild injury; most commonly occurring in infants, elderly’ demented or alcoholic individuals on long term coagulation. This usually occurs few weeks to several months after the injury. Person having this type of hematomas usually complaints of dull headache, slowness in thinking, drowsiness, confusion and waxing and waning of level consciousness.

If you know a person manifest some of these symptoms, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Getting help as soon as possible after the injury by a health care provider may reduce and prevent possible complications.

If you or a loved one has suffered from an accident resulting in TBI, find out more from Attorney Elan Wurtzel of Personal Injury Law Firm Wurtzel Law here.

This article is not intended as legal advice.

Liability Insurance

Liability coverage is for bodily injury and property damage to others when you cause an accident. Bodily injury covers medical costs for others and it can also pay for your legal expenses incurred because of the accident. Property damage coverage pays for any damages caused by you and any legal expenses related to the property damage caused. Each state has its own minimum liability coverage requirement.

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Insurance

Many states also require uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance to pay for damages caused to you, your passengers or your vehicle if you are in an accident caused by a driver with no insurance, or not enough insurance. This insurance may also pay for your lost wages or other damages.

Medical and Personal Injury Protection

Medical insurance covers medical expenses resulting from an auto accident. Some health insurance policy’s coverage is redundant with this medical coverage and it may not be needed.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) adds to the medical insurance by also covering the costs of things like childcare or funeral services.  Many no-fault states require PIP and in others it’s optional.

Collision Insurance

Collision insurance is often required if your car is financed or leased. It will pay for damage to your vehicle if you are in an accident, whether it is caused by you or by someone else. There is often a deductible and the insurance company will decide if they want to pay to have your car repaired or if they want to “total” the car. If the repairs are more than a certain percentage of your car’s actual cash value, then they will choose to total the car and pay you the cash value, not the replacement cost of your car.

Comprehensive Insurance

Comprehensive insurance covers any damage to your vehicle that is not caused by an auto accident, such as vandalism, falling objects, floods, natural disasters, fire or theft. Like comprehensive insurance, the insurance company will determine whether it’s worth it to repair your car or total it.

Additional Coverage

Many car insurance companies offer optional services to be added to your insurance policy. These include:

• Rental car reimbursement
• Roadside assistance or towing

Knowing what each type of insurance covers can help you to decide which coverage you need and which you can do without. The required coverage for each state differs, so check your local insurance requirements to find out which are necessary and which are optional.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact an attorney in your local area for more information about car accidents.

Further Related Legal Information: For more information on personal injury in Long Island visit WurtzelLaw.com

There is a misconception among many people that an attorney will just create more problems after an accident.  Think again.  Your biggest problem will be trying to fight a large insurance corporation that knows all the tricks when it comes to insurance defense law.  The real problems will begin when you think you can just call an insurance company to seek payment for your injuries and expenses.

Working with the proper attorney will ensure that you get what you deserve.  Insurance companies are out to discredit your case and under value your claim.  Too many people believe that their insurance companies are on their side.  Insurance companies are a business just like everyone else.  Their goal is to be as profitable as possible.  This is even true if it is being done at your expense.  They are not your friend.  They are protecting their interests and not yours.

After you have been in an accident, receive medical attention if necessary.  You will have to report your accident to your insurance company.  Be careful during your conversation.  After you file your claim, anything you say can be used against you.  This can even be true months after your case has been closed.  Never take an offer from your insurance company.  They will settle for the least amount of damages possible.  There are many loopholes that they jump through to ensure that they are protected under insurance defense law.

If possible, contact an attorney right after your accident.  This is not always possible, but is to your advantage if it is.  You then would not speak to the insurance company until you and your attorney have discussed your situation.  Your attorney can deal wit the insurance company as well.    You need to act fast so that you don’t lose the right to file a claim.  Insurance companies often have a short timeline.

Your insurance company will do whatever they have to in order to prove that you had some fault in the accident.  They will also try to rush the proceedings so that they have the advantage.  The less amount of time you and your attorney have the less time you have to collect evidence and continue building your case.  Litigation attorneys know how to push the insurance defense laws on the plaintiff.  It is critical to your success to have an attorney represent you.  If you go at the insurance companies personally, you will never get the settlement you deserve.

Your attorney should be very knowledgeable in the area of insurance defense law.  This will help them build a case based on what the defense is going to try to do.  They will help you receive compensation that may be taken away if you do not consult an attorney.

This is not legal advice.

Legal Resource Site: The Law Office of Ryan L. Snyder. Representing Bradenton, Fl.

If you or a loved one are the victim of a personal injury due to the negligence of another person, they must be held accountable and your compensation will be determined by the judge. Working closely with an attorney who has experience with cases that may be similar to yours will give you a better feeling as to what you can expect.

One thing you should do if you plan on recouping your out of pocket expenses is to keep a detailed record of everything that you have had to spend money on. And the more details that you have regarding the incident that caused the personal injury, the easier it will be for your attorney to get your claim started and get you everything that you have coming to you.

You will save a lot of time and money if you have a personal injury professional handle your claim. Take a moment and submit your information on line for a free quote or make an appointment for a free consultation so you can get started right away.