Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Do You Have A Concussion?


A concussion1 is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) though the qualifier “mild” can often be misleading. Simply because a brain injury is considered to be mild does not mean it may not have serious effects on your life or cause losses. “Mild” simply refers to the fact that symptoms clear up in a shorter amount of time than id the case with more severe TBIs. Even if your brain injury is minor, a diagnosis and treatment is necessary to avoid complications and ensure your recovery.

Were you in an accident?
Anytime you are in an accident that involves a hit to the head or a sudden jolt, there is the potential to sustain a concussion. Some accidents that commonly cause concussions include:

·         Hits in contact sports
·         Falls
·         Motor vehicle accidents
·         Pedestrian accidents
·         Bicycle accidents2

After any of these accidents, it is important to undergo a medical evaluation to identify a concussion or any other type of injury.

Are you experiencing symptoms?
Brain injury symptoms are not always immediately identifiable or recognizable to the victim. If you are experiencing any of the following, you should tell your doctor:

·         Headaches
·         Confusion
·         Cognitive problems
·         Physical coordination issues
·         Troubles with speech or senses
·         Loss of consciousness

There are many more possible symptoms so if anything feels out of the ordinary, you should err on the side of caution and seek a diagnosis.

Contact a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer for help today
At The Levin Firm, our legal team understands that even relatively minor injuries can have a significant effect on your life. Not only should you always receive the proper medical treatment you need for physical recovery, but we also know how important financial recovery from any responsible parties can be. Even victims of a concussion or other type of mild TBI can incur medical costs and may lose income due to missing work while their brain injury heals. You deserve to be compensated for any injury-related losses, so please call an experienced brain injury attorney at 215-825-5183 for a free consultation today.