Not only do police put their life on the line in criminal encounters, but they also spend a lot of time in their cruisers which can increase the possibility that officers would be involved in auto accidents.

Unfortunately, an officer who was in an unmarked car and in pursuit of another vehicle was injured and another driver lost his life in the Texas auto accident, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The auto accident occurred when the unmarked car struck another vehicle that failed to yield at a stop sign. The driver in that vehicle died, and  his passenger suffered a Texas brain injury as a result of the Texas auto accident. The officer was in serious condition following the Texas auto accident.

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Have you ever suffered a Texas brain injury?

Tasers can be an important line of defense for law enforcement. However, they also present a health risk. One situation that resulted from a routine traffic stop highlights that necessity and risk.

According to the Houston Chronicle, when a sheriff’s deputy pulled over a 42-year-old man for a routine traffic stop, he did not know the man would become violent. The officer was involved in a scuffle with the man, who tried to flee.

The deputy then used a Taser on the man, causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head.

The man suffered a Texas head injury as a result and was reported dead.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Department and the medical examiner are still investigating the Texas brain injury incident and the cause of death.

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Have you ever suffered a Texas brain injury?

But what we rarely hear about are the 5.3 million Americans who experts have referred to as the “silent epidemic” because their initial injury is often dismissed as nothing more than a “bump on the head?”  At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law we often see clients very shortly after their accident or injury occurs and we know first hand that many of the injuries initially minimized as just a “bump on the head” are really far more serious and need to be treated accordingly.

If you or a loved one has sustained any type of head injury it is imperative that you seek medical treatment to determine the scope of the injury and the best course of treatment.

Below are some of the symptoms that may indicate a brain injury:

• Headaches or neck pain that won’t go away
• Trouble with such mental tasks as remembering, concentrating, or decision-making
• Slow-thinking, -speaking, -acting or -reading
• Getting lost or easily confused
• Feeling tired all the time, having no energy or motivation
• Mood changes (feeling sad or angry for no reason)
• Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping a lot more or having a hard time sleeping)
• Feeling light-headed or dizzy, or losing balance
• An urge to vomit (nausea)
• Increased sensitivity to lights, sounds, or distractions
• Blurred vision or eyes that tire easily
• Loss of sense of smell or taste
• Ringing in the ears

Time is a critical factor with all head injuries.  For years, it was believed that most brain damage occurred immediately upon impact.  But we now know that damage to the brain continues for hours or even days.  The good news is that if TBI is diagnosed and treated quickly, much of the damage can be avoided.

If you recognize any of the symptoms listed above in someone you love, it is important that you get them proper medical care as soon as possible.  For more information on this topic and to learn how Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Lawyers advocate for TBI victims and their families, please call our offices at 713-973-8888 or Toll Free – 800-444-5000.

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http://www.terrybryant.com/texas-brain-injury-lawyer.php.