The Truck Accident Law Firm Blog

It’s not hard to put into words just how devastating a truck accident can be, especially when describing it to someone who’s never seen one. Unfortunately, its cataclysmic impact is not limited to what you can see; some of the most tragic consequences of truck crashes aren’t always visible or immediately obvious.  Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), for instance, is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that affects people with a history of repetitive brain trauma, including concussions and subconcussive blows to the head.  While it’s most often associated with contact sports, the violent nature of truck accidents can also cause CTE in some, especially those who are already predisposed, given previous injuries. The force of the collision can cause the brain to collide with the skull, resulting in serious damage that might not be immediately apparent.  Recognizing the Signs of CTE  It’s possible to sustain serious brain trauma following a truck accident, even if there are no visible signs

A concussion is one of those injuries that doesn’t always show up right away. After a truck accident, people tend to check for broken bones or cuts and bruises, but brain injuries can be trickier to detect, as symptoms may not appear for hours or even days afterward. That delay can make it easy to overlook the seriousness of a concussion. Why Concussion Symptoms Can Sometimes Be Delayed The brain doesn’t always react instantly to trauma like other parts of the body do. When a person is in an accident, adrenaline takes over and tends to override pain signals. This can create a false sense of security and make you think that nothing is wrong with you. To complicate matters further, it can take a while for swelling in the brain to manifest any symptoms. The body’s natural reaction to injury is to increase the movement of blood and nutrients to the area to help it heal, and it takes