When you get a head injury at work, no matter how minor, you must report it to your employer. What may look a simple cut or small bout of dizziness can lead to bigger issues later. A head injury is an injury to the scalp, skull and head. You should always seek medical treatment as soon as possible. But, to truly understand what a head injury is, let’s break it down. There are two classifications of brain injuries:
A head injury can also be a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Not all signs and symptoms of a TBI develop at the same time, so it is difficult to prove the injury was work related. For example, a construction worker injures his head in a trench collapse. He didn’t lose consciousness but later feels dizzy and nauseous.
It is vital that the claimant seek a workers’ compensation attorney who can get expert witnesses to provide indisputable evidence pertinent to your claim. When seeking medical treatment, the physician will perform a CT scan and an MRI. These tests will help determine the damage to the brain, skull, blood vessels, etc. If the physician does not order them, you or a family member should demand them. Unlike a broken bone or tendonitis, a head injury can require months of recovery, putting an emotional and financial strain on you and your family.
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