When a person suffers a head injury, they often assume that if there is no blood then it is not a serious brain injury. Unfortunately, this is not always true. All too often, a person can experience a serious injury and not realize it until it is too late. If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in recent days then we strongly recommend you stay alert for these signs of concussion.
Mild Concussions Rarely Require Treatment
Many concussions are considered mild and do not require treatment. However, even a mild concussion that is not handled correctly can lead to a prolonged period of loss of consciousness which then leads to a long recovery. Recent evidence points to the likelihood that a person experiencing a concussion early in life can increase the chance of other issues later in life, including Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Symptoms of a Potential Concussion
There can be many symptoms that point to a concussion including:
- Loss of consciousness;
- Confusion;
- Blurred vision;
- Short-term memory loss;
- Nausea;
- Confusion;
- Vomiting;
- Headache.
In some cases, there may be just one symptom present while other instances may involve a wide range of symptoms. A concussion can occur with a skull fracture of obvious brain injury, or it may be the only result of the injury.
What to Do if You Suspect You or a Loved One Has a Concussion
This is a serious situation – contact an emergency medical professional. If the symptoms are severe, such as loss of consciousness, call an ambulance or head to the ER. If they are more mild, such as nausea and headache, you may wish to instead call your doctor to find out what they recommend. They may suggest you go straight to the emergency room or they may set up an appointment for you to see them in the following days. However, it is essential that you do see a medical professional about a potential concussion.
How to Get Compensation for Damages After an Accident
Once you or your loved one has healed from the accident, it is time to consider what your legal options are. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we work with victims just like you. The first step is for you to call us at 909-982-0707. We will begin with a free consultation during which we will ask you for pertinent details about your accident. Once we have the basic facts, we can determine if you have a case or not.
If you do, and we decide to take your case on, we will do so on a contingency basis. This means that you will not pay us a cent until we win your case – and you do not owe us anything for our legal fees if we do not win your case. Contact us now and we can get started.
