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If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident and were wearing a helmet, you’ve decreased your chances of sustaining a head or neck injury by 30 percent.  However, it’s still important to check for several warning signs of a possible brain injury.  If you’ve hit your head in a motorcycle accident, keep an eye out for the following symptoms:

• Headache. This may seem obvious, but be aware of the frequency and severity of headaches following a motorcycle accident, as this could be a sign that something else is wrong.
• Neck pain. This may show up awhile after an accident, and can mean you’ve suffered whiplash. 
• Vomiting. If nausea and/or vomiting is frequent, this could be a sign of moderate to severe brain trauma.
• Dizziness. Dizziness and fatigue can be a sign of a traumatic brain injury, but it is important not to go to sleep before seeing a doctor in case you’ve sustained a concussion.
• Memory loss or concentration problems. Short-term memory loss or inability to concentrate on something for more than a few minutes could signal frontal lobe trauma.
• Visible trauma to the head or neck Look for any bruises or cuts that may have resulted from the fall.  

The following symptoms may be signs of severe brain trauma and should never be ignored:

• Convulsions or seizures
• Dilated pupils
• Slurred speech
• Loss of consciousness
• Loss of bladder or bowel control 

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury following a motorcycle accident in the state of Wisconsin, contact Milwaukee personal injury firm Hupy and Abraham at 800-800-5679 or 414-223-4800 for a consultation, and for a free copy of The Ultimate Guide for Motorcycle Accident Victims.