On behalf of Shea & Shea – A Professional Law Corporation on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Parents hate to see their children in pain. It can be even more hurtful when the parent knows the injury, such as a brain injury, may last throughout the child’s life.
In cases where the injury is the result of the negligent acts of another party, it may be possible to seek compensation through a personal injury case. One critical aspect in such cases is proving the child has a brain injury from the accident. There are a few key things to understand and recognize about brain injuries in children.
Medical evaluations
Seek a medical evaluation immediately after an accident. Even if it does not look like it, a child may have a closed head injury or other internal injuries a physician can recognize and treat. This may slow down or decrease the chances of progression.
Look for symptoms
A variety of symptoms exist that indicate a mental or internal issue, such as headaches, dizziness, forgetfulness or irregular sleep patterns. Along with the symptoms any person may show, young children may show additional signs, such as being inconsolable or not eating.
Get check-ups
In general, check-ups allow physicians to ensure children grow and develop properly. In cases where children may have encountered traumatic experiences, it is important to keep up with these appointments. Unfortunately, it takes some issues time to develop, and with such a slow progression, parents may not recognize them off-hand. However, as with immediate issues, physicians have the knowledge and experience to notice characteristics of various conditions. Even if a condition surfaces years after an accident, it may still be possible to seek a claim.
Understanding and implementing these practices may not only help in building your brain injury case, but may also help your child receive the necessary care to live a happy, productive life, even after such trauma. Along with implementing these tips, you should also keep records of all medical visits and developing issues to help strengthen your case.