What is a Concussion and What are the Symptoms?
In August of 2011, a suit was filed against the NFL for denial of the serious effects concussions and brain trauma has caused players over the years. The immense seriousness of how detrimental concussions are to humans became a widely discussed topic of conversation. Concussions can result in many types of situations where one’s head has a strong force come into contact with it. Abuse, sports, slip and fall accidents, and accidents are common causes of concussions in humans. When the brain thrashes back and forth in the skull and slams against the bones, damage can be done to the tissue and brain injury results.
What Is A Concussion?
A severe blow to the head that causes your brain to smash against your skull and resulting in chemical changes to the brain as well as potential damage to brain cells is a concussion. Concussions are very common in many situations, as mentioned above. Car accidents in specific, are very highly linked to concussions because of the way the body is jerked back and forth when heavy vehicles collide. Like whiplash, another very common car accident injury, symptoms of concussions don’t always show up right away. They can take days to hours after your accident before they make themselves known.
There are several signs that a person may be suffering from a concussion including:
- Headaches
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Confusion
- Feeling foggy in thought
- Dizziness
- Inability to remember details fo the accident
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Slurred and slowed speech
- Delayed response to questions and conversation
- A glazed over, dazed look
- Forgetfulness
- Mood swings
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Difficulty eating and sleeping
Concussions are a very serious injury and they should not be downplayed. If you have been in an accident and are showing any of these concussion symptoms, it is critical that you seek medical attention immediately. It is not uncommon for an individual suffering from a concussion to have their symptoms be overlooked or misread and they won’t receive the necessary treatment they need to recover.
Do You Need An Arizona Car Accident Attorney?
If another negligent party hit you on the roads in Arizona and caused you property damages and injuries, you need legal representation. ELG is an Arizona personal injury law firm that puts our complete attention and efforts in helping residents of our state with their Arizona personal injury claims. We understand the gravity of how important obtaining compensation is for victims and we will fight aggressively on behalf of our clients so that they see their full legal justice.
When you need the most compensation possible after your accident, the bilingual Spanish-speaking Phoenix car accident attorneys are here to examine your case and provide you with options for moving forward with a successful claim. There is no time to wait, you only have two years after your accident to file a personal injury claim and secure your much-needed compensation. Call the Arizona personal injury lawyers at ELG today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation.
