No parent wants to see their child get hurt, but most parents figure that a few hits or tumbles are a normal part of growing up. That may largely be true — except where head injuries are concerned.
If your child has any kind of head injury, it’s critical to ensure that they get prompt medical treatment — just in case the condition is serious. The severity of their condition may affect their ability to quickly bounce back from their injury.
Boys are more likely than girls to suffer serious head injuries
Stanford Children’s Health Data captures how adolescent boys are the one group of kids most likely to suffer head injuries, especially concussions. They most commonly suffer their injuries in the spring or summer while playing recreational or league sports.
Head injuries don’t just result from contact sports, though. Car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents and other personal injury incidents can all lead to concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
How head injuries symptoms unfold
Many patients who suffer head injuries end up dealing with the long-term implications of their condition because they wait for visible signs of impairment to emerge before seeking medical care. If your child has had a bump on the head, watch out for the following signs:
- Sensitivity to light or sounds
- Confusion
- Increased irritability
- Fatigue
- Headaches
Children with particularly profound head injuries may experience a loss of consciousness, memory problems, nausea, seizures or slurred speech.
Don’t try to self-diagnose your child
Many parents avoid taking their child to the doctor, assuming that their condition will clear up in a matter of days. Your child may suffer irreparable damage if you hold off on getting them treatment following a brain injury, so don’t delay.
Knowledge is power in getting your child the help that they need. Such treatment is likely to be costly. An attorney can provide insight into how you might be able to recover compensation here in Florida to pay for your child’s medical costs.
