Post-Concussion Syndrome Can Cause Long-Term Pain and Suffering

 Posted on January 08, 2020 in Brain Injuries

When someone is involved in a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury-causing accident, they may suffer a mild traumatic brain injury called a concussion. Most of the time, the symptoms caused by a concussion are short-term. However, some people who suffer a concussion develop post-concussion syndrome. The symptoms of post-concussion syndrome can dramatically affect a person’s ability to do his or her job, participate in hobbies, care for children, and enjoy life the way he or she could before the concussion occurred.

Common Causes of Concussions

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain strikes the inside of the skull or is otherwise injured. A violent blow to the head, such as a person hitting his or her head on the dashboard during a car accident, can cause a concussion. Sports, falling, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and physical abuse can also cause someone to suffer a concussion. It is not always easy to know if you have a concussion. Symptoms such as headache, nausea, and confusion may not appear for days or even weeks after the injury. This is one reason that it is so important for anyone involved in an auto accident or other serious accident to get checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible.

Post-Concussion Syndrome Symptoms

Some people who experience a concussion develop post-concussion syndrome. This is especially common in people who have previously experienced head trauma. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome include headache, difficulties with sleeping, dizziness, depression, anxiety, irritability, reduced concentration, memory problems, sensitivity to noise and light, ringing in the ears, and blurred vision. These symptoms can radically affect a victim’s life. Through a personal injury lawsuit, a person suffering from post-concussion syndrome may be able to receive compensation for their medical bills, missed work, reduced employability, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact a Waukegan Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

If you have developed the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome after being involved in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, a personal injury claim may allow you to get the compensation you need. The skilled legal professionals at Salvi & Maher, L.L.C. have extensive experience helping traumatic brain injury victims get compensation for their hospital bills, physical therapy costs, prescription medication costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. Call our office at 847-662-3303 today and schedule a consultation with an experienced Lake County personal injury attorney to discuss your case.

Sources:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/symptoms-causes/syc-20355594

https://www.webmd.com/brain/post-concussion-syndrome