Any injuries to the head should be viewed seriously and medical advice should be sought immediately as damage may not be apparent straight away.
Most head injuries are not serious in nature but as a precautionary measure medical advice should be sought without delay.
Head injuries can occur from road traffic accidents, accidents at work, accidents in public places, slips, trips and falls or can result from an assault.
Head injuries are characterised by concussion and can result in internal bleeding in the brain leading to serious consequences and possible coma and paralysis.