Signs of a Concussion After a Car Accident
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
If you have been involved in a car accident which involved any sort of sudden blow or violent jolt to the head and/or neck, you may have suffered a mild concussion, also known as a traumatic brain injury. Concussions have some distinct telltale signs such as a loss of consciousness, headaches, and immediate amnesia surrounding the accident. However, the symptoms of a concussion are not always immediately apparent after an accident and may manifest themselves in different ways from person to person.
Concussions are as unique as the circumstances which may lead to one and thus can be difficult to identify, especially amidst the shock of being involved in a car accident. Symptoms of a concussion may begin to exhibit themselves even weeks or months after an accident.
The key signs of a concussion are:
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Memory loss and/or amnesia surrounding the car accident
- Headache or feeling like there is pressure in the head
- Fatigue and feeling dazed
- Nausea and vomiting
- Ringing in ears
- Dizziness or “seeing stars”
- Confusion or feeling as though you’re in a fog
- Slurred speech and/or a delayed response in answering questions
Some symptoms of a concussion will become apparent after some time has passed. These signs are sometimes subtler and may even go unnoticed by the individual with the concussion. In these instances, family and friends can be helpful in notifying an individual that they have had a recent change in their personality or behavior. Such symptoms include:
- Problems with memory and concentration
- Appearing dazed, lethargic, tiring easily
- Depression, crying spells or crying excessively
- Change in sleeping patterns or the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
- Irritability and increased aggressive behavior
- Less restraint in stating inappropriate or hurtful things
- Change in taste and smell
The most important thing you can do if you have been involved in a car accident is to see your medical provider as soon as possible. It is important for your doctor to rule out any sort of serious injury that you may have received as a result of the car accident.
Secondly, you should seek out an attorney, like a car accident lawyer Orange County CA trusts. A qualified and skilled personal injury lawyer can assist you with establishing the foundations of your personal injury lawsuit and can provide resources that will assist you with reporting the claim to your insurance and finding doctors that may treat you on a lien basis so no payment is due up front. Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough; dealing with injuries can only make a stressful situation worse. By obtaining a personal injury lawyer, you will be saving yourself the stress of dealing with insurance companies and the uncertainty of what will happen next. If you believe you may have suffered a concussion as a result of a car accident, do not wait. The sooner you receive medical treatment and legal representation, the better chances you will with obtaining an optimal settlement in your personal injury lawsuit.
Thanks to our friends and contributors from Bruno Nalu for their insight into concussions after a car accident.
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