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Traumatic Brain Injuries from Car and Truck Accidents

 Posted on November 17, 2025 in Car Accidents

Lake Ridge, VA personal injury lawyer for car crash injuriesBrain injuries are different from other car accident injuries. A broken bone heals in weeks; a brain injury can change who you are forever. It can affect your memory, your personality, your ability to work, and your relationships. 

Car and truck accidents cause traumatic brain injuries in ways most people never think about until it happens to them. If you or someone you love has been deeply affected by a traumatic brain injury after an accident, our Lake Ridge, VA personal injury lawyer can help you understand your options. 

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, happens when your brain is damaged by sudden force or impact. In vehicle accidents, this usually occurs when your head hits something or when your head moves violently, even without direct impact. TBIs range from mild concussions to severe injuries that cause permanent disability. Even mild TBIs can have serious long-term effects. 

How Do Car Accidents Cause Brain Injuries?

Car accidents create the perfect conditions for brain injuries. The sudden stop of a collision sends tremendous force through your body. Airbags help but do not prevent all brain injuries; in fact, the force of an airbag deploying can sometimes cause injury itself.

Rear-end collisions are especially dangerous for brain injuries. The whiplash motion snaps your head back and then forward with extreme force. You can have a serious brain injury even when there is little visible damage to your vehicle.

What Are the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident?

Brain injury symptoms do not always appear right away. You might feel fine at the accident scene but develop problems hours or days later. This delayed onset makes TBIs dangerous because people do not get treatment soon enough.

Common symptoms include:

  • Headaches that get worse or do not go away

  • Nausea and vomiting 

  • Dizziness and balance problems 

  • Confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating 

  • Changes in sleep patterns, like sleep much more than usual or insomnia

  • Sensitivity to light and noise

  • Mood changes like increased irritability, anxiety, or depression 

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Seizures

  • Clear fluid draining from the nose or ears

  • Weakness or numbness in arms or legs

  • Slurred speech

These symptoms require immediate emergency care.

How Much Is a Brain Injury Case Worth in Virginia?

Virginia law allows you to recover damages for all losses caused by your brain injury if you file a case within two years of the accident. Medical expenses form the foundation of most claims. This includes emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, and medication.

In many cases, brain injuries also require long-term or lifelong care. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cognitive therapy can continue for years. Some people need in-home care or assisted living.

Lost wages damages cover income you missed while unable to work, and many people recover for this as well. Many brain injury victims can never return to their previous jobs and some cannot work at all. Pain and suffering damages address the physical pain and emotional trauma of living with a brain injury and can also be included.

These losses have real value under Virginia law. The specific value of your case will depend on the circumstances, and an experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand how much to demand in damages. 

Call a Prince William County, VA Car and Truck Accident Lawyer Today

Brain injuries from car and truck accidents deserve full compensation. The at-fault driver and their insurance company should pay for every loss you have suffered and will continue to suffer because of your injury.

Contact Whitlock Law at 703-576-5005 for a free consultation about your brain injury case with a tenacious Lake Ridge, VA personal injury attorney who fights for what is right. Our firm has taken over 100 cases to court and recovered over 50 million dollars for clients. We understand what it takes to win brain injury cases and we are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.

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