If you have been involved in an auto accident and suffered a concussion, there is the chance that recovery won’t be fast and smooth. A small percentage of accident victims who suffer a concussion have complications.
One major complication that can result from a concussion is post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome usually develops symptoms as they would right after a concussion.
These include motor skill changes, changes in thought processes, and might even notice changes in their mood.
Post-concussion syndrome symptoms might affect the accident victim for months or years after the accident whereas concussion symptoms end in a few days to a few weeks.
Diagnosing Post-Concussion Syndrome
To be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, you must suffer from at least three of the following symptoms:
- Dizziness – A concussion can cause you to feel unsteady or dizzy, easily losing balance.
- Amnesia – While very few people suffer memory loss, some will lose recollection of the accident that caused the concussion. These memory issues might not be evident until days or weeks after the accident.
- Fatigue – Lower energy levels than usual.
- Headaches – Feeling pressure or pain in your head for days after a concussion. Persisting pain is sign of a concussion.
- Insomnia – The inability to sleep.
- Nausea – Repetitive vomiting and stomach upset.
- Irritability
- Light Sensitivity
- Sensitivity to Noise
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood and behavioral changes
After reviewing your symptoms and your injury history, your physician will determine if you have post-concussion syndrome. Because of the lasting impact of this condition, you should consult with a personal injury attorney about pursuing a claim to recover compensation for your damages from the accident and resulting injury and condition.
You will have mounting medical expenses, pain and suffering, and extensive time away from work while you are recovering.
Being Diagnosed With Post-Concussion Syndrome
If you have suffered a concussion in a car accident, you should notify your treating physician of any symptoms that you are experiencing. If you notice new symptoms or symptoms intensify, be sure you notify your healthcare provider.
Also, be sure you notify your personal injury attorney because these claims are time sensitive and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to be compensated for the damages that you suffered because of the accident. Maintain documentation to support your claim and to show the damages that you suffered.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been involved in an auto accident that led to a concussion that later resulted in post-concussion syndrome, you should consult with a personal injury attorney.
A lawyer will review the details of your case, determine which damages you suffered because of your crash, and then help you get your personal injury claim on the right track in an efficient manner.
Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing to lose when you get the input of legal counsel.
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