If you or a loved one was recently involved in a car crash and suffered a head injury, however major or minor it was, it’s wise to be on alert for signs and symptoms of a variety of conditions. In such a situation, a thorough check-up by a competent, experienced physician is essential. Our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 are on hand to ensure that victims receive the right kind of diagnosis and treatment without delay. Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and victims are entitled to claim monetary compensation for the injuries/impairments in a personal injury suit.

One of the most serious symptoms that could occur following a car accident is vision changes or disturbances. People may notice “floaters” or flashing lights in their eyes which were not previously present. Many victims ignore these symptoms, don’t connect them with the accident or attribute them to normal aging, cataract, etc. it’s important to consult a well-reputed and experienced ophthalmologist immediately when such symptoms are noticed, since they could indicate retinal tear or detachment. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can assist accident victims to access top-quality medical attention, diagnosis and treatment.

What Is Retinal Tear or Retinal Detachment? 

Retinal detachment is an extremely serious condition that occurs if the retina becomes separated from the tissue around it. It can lead to permanent loss of vision if not attended to and repaired immediately.

The region behind the eye is filled with vitreous, gel-like material that is attached to the retina, nerves and various blood-vessels and vascular structures and mostly composed of water, with millions of collagen fibers inter-twined within it. With age, the collagen fibers shrink, causing the vitreous to shrink and separate from the retina, causing age-related vision problems. The symptoms include the persistence of constant floaters that resemble smoky clouds, swarms of bees or spots/dots, lightning flashes in the eye that represent the vitreous tugging on the retina and a decrease in peripheral and central vision.

Those at risk include heavily near-sighted or myopic people, those with a history of cataract and eye-surgeries, people with diabetes and those who have suffered trauma to the eyes or the head with inflammation of the eyes, as a result of a fall or motor-vehicle accident. The force of the impact can cause the thin tissue of the retina to detach or tear.

Treatments

Our car accident lawyers can ensure that accident victims who have suffered head trauma or impact to the eyes and face are thoroughly checked by a qualified experienced ophthalmologist to ensure the absence of retinal tear or detachment risks. Vitreous detachment may not in itself be risky and indeed many of them are “benign” but if they lead to retinal detachment this can be extremely hazardous, leading to complete loss of vision. This requires emergency surgery or treatment with laser or cryopexy (freezing treatment).

Based on the type of procedure, the patient has to keep the head in a fixed position for a prescribed length of time.

How We Can Assist

Persons who suffer retinal tears or detachment following a car accident require expensive medical treatment, extended periods of rest and the right kind of follow-up treatments, putting a financial burden on them and their families. We work on a contingency-fee basis and can fund your case completely.

When accidents occur, victims and their families/friends are in a state of shock, anxiety and confusion. Medical treatment is the first priority, but conditions like retinal detachment or tear could be over-looking in a busy ER. Once the emergency treatments have been provided, it’s important to find a personal injury attorney to handle the case. At such a vulnerable time, it’s possible that the at-fault party’s insurers approach victims and their families to begin compiling evidence to support their position. Our 24×7 injury lawyers can advise against making inadvertent statements like “Oh that’s all my fault” or “I should have seen that coming” etc. which could be counter-productive while filing a compensation claim later. Insurers and claims adjusters may also adopt aggressive tactics in order to minimize or deny the amount of settlement claimed and also the extent and nature of injuries.

It’s also important that settlement claims are filed within the specified deadline to avoid being dismissed under the statute of limitations. The paperwork is quite complex and can be confusing and overwhelming to the untrained person. Our serious injury lawyers can represent you through all steps of the case, including negotiations with the at-fault party and their representatives.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help.TM (416 931 5015)