Concussions from Car Accidents / Brain Injury after a Car Accident
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Have you experienced concussions from car accidents or a brain injury after an accident?
Concussions from car accidents or a brain injury after a car accident can have short term or long lasting symptoms. “Brain injury” is the broad term used. A concussion typically refers to a mild brain injury. By comparison, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a more serious or longer lasting brain injury.
What you should know about brain injury or concussions
What symptoms can occur?
Symptoms can vary from slight to severe but often include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness or fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Memory loss
- Loss of consciousness
How soon do symptoms appear?
Sometimes symptoms appear right away. In other instances, you may not experience symptoms until days later. This often occurs with the following symptoms:
- Problems concentrating or remembering
- Personality shifts
- Light and noise sensitivity
- Problems sleeping
- Depression or emotional distress
- Taste and smell changes
Why should you see a doctor as soon as possible?
If you suffer from brain injury, symptoms can quickly become serious if there is bleeding in the brain or intracranial pressure. By getting brain imaging scans, neurological and cognitive exams, along with blood tests, doctors can discover if brain injury occurred..
What actions to take on your own?
- Get physical and mental rest
- Avoid exercise and excessive screen time
- No heavy lifting
- Do not work long hours
- Follow medical instructions
- Get plenty of sleep
- Keep track of your symptoms
- Only drive when cleared to drive
- Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs
What symptoms
can occur?
Symptoms can vary from slight to severe but often include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness or fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Memory loss
- Loss of consciousness
How soon do symptoms appear?
Sometimes symptoms appear right away. In other instances, you may not experience symptoms until days later. This often occurs with the following symptoms:
- Problems concentrating or remembering
- Personality shifts
- Light and noise sensitivity
- Problems sleeping
- Depression or emotional distress
- Taste and smell changes
Why should you see a doctor as soon as possible?
If you suffer from brain injury, symptoms can quickly become serious if there is bleeding in the brain or intracranial pressure. By getting brain imaging scans, neurological and cognitive exams, along with blood tests, doctors can discover if brain injury occurred..
What actions to take on your own?
- Get physical and mental rest
- Avoid exercise and excessive screen time
- No heavy lifting
- Do not work long hours
- Follow medical instructions
- Get plenty of sleep
- Keep track of your symptoms
- Only drive when cleared to drive
- Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs
What is post-concussion syndrome?
Typically, it takes two to four weeks to recover from a concussion. When concussion symptoms persist, lasting for weeks or months beyond this time, the condition is called post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Persisting symptoms can be:
- Physical. Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, nausea, trouble sleeping, and light and noise sensitivity
- Mental. Memory loss, trouble concentrating and mental disorientation
- Emotional. Depression, anxiety and abnormal irritability
Some people are more prone to PCS than others based on their anxiety levels and medical history.
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Concussions from Car Accidents
Proving the other driver’s negligence is vital for protecting your rights in any accident case. An experienced lawyer do this and also can calculate the amount of compensation you should recover for damages. A serious brain injury can take its toll monetarily and affect your quality of life. The other driver’s insurance company might dispute the damages or try to settle the claim too early before all the damages are obvious. A skilled attorney can help you deal with insurance companies and receive the amount of compensation entitled by law.
To arrange a free consultation, call the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz at (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553. There are no out-of-pocket expenses, and we receive payment based on our success in winning or settling the case. We are glad to answer your questions and explain the legal factors involved.
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