San Diego Concussion Accident Lawyer

A concussion can feel like a mental fog after a head injury. This mental fog usually looks like a temporary impairment in thought processing, concentration, and memory. Other symptoms of concussion injuries include:

• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Nausea or vomiting
• Impaired vision
• Problems with balance and coordination
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Sleep disturbances
• Increased emotional reactivity like irritability or sadness
• Anxiety
• Children might display temper tantrums, lose interest in usual activities, or forget new skills.

It’s essential to see a doctor for a diagnosis so they can monitor your concussions. In cases of a mild concussion, they will likely prescribe rest, avoidance of alcohol and screen time, and probably some acetaminophen. These symptoms should all be temporary and not last longer than days after a head injury.

If your type of injury is severe, there could be bleeding or swelling in your head. This severe damage may require treatment beyond just rest. Sometimes surgery is necessary.

Following an accident, there are some signs you may be dealing with a severe injury. If you recognize one or more of the following, you (or your loved one) need to seek medical attention right away:

• A headache that gets worse or doesn’t go away.
• Feelings of weakness or numbness.
• Problems with balance or coordination.
• Repeated bouts of nausea and vomiting.
• Slurred speech.
• Drowsiness or an inability to wake up.
• One pupil is more dilated than the other.
• Convulsions or seizures.
• Confusion, restlessness, or agitation.
• Significant memory loss, such as failure to recognize familiar people or places.
• Unusual behavior.

These could be signs that your concussion injury could be worse than you initially thought and could progress to brain damage. Immediate medical care is a must.

If your concussion injury symptoms last longer than several days after your accident, it could be a sign of Post-Concussion Syndrome. By this point, the symptoms you have to deal with can be debilitating and significantly affect your quality of life. You may have missed a lot of work and have medical bills from going to see specialists. A misdiagnosis can mean a runaround for you without any help or answers.

On top of the usual concussion side effects lingering, some people struggling with Post-Concussion Syndrome report ringing in their ears and sometimes a loss of taste or smell.

People with more than one concussion are at a heightened risk of PCS. For unknown reasons, so are individuals who struggle with psychological issues like PTSD or depression.

Treatment for Post-Concussion Syndrome may involve a few different things:

• Migraine-strength medication to deal with physical pain.
• Cognitive rehabilitation to help with memory issues.
• Possibly counseling for anxiety and depression.

If you are still handling the symptoms of a concussion long after your accident, Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys’s law firm can help you seek compensation for your personal injuries and get your life back in order.

We finally realize that head trauma is much more serious than we had previously thought.

While a concussion on its own should heal reasonably, any other head injury can result in a second concussion before that healing is complete. Second Injury Syndrome (or SIS) can involve rapid brain swelling in the location of the double impact. Swelling that isn’t relieved can result in brain damage or even death. Neurology specialists diagnose SIS by examining cranial images and your history of head trauma.

Some people are at greater risk of SIS, including athletes, older adults, victims of domestic violence, and military veterans.

Experiencing multiple concussions can lead to several disabilities and diseases later in life, such as Chronic Trauma Encephalopathy (CTE), dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or ALS. These are often seen in retired athletes and often at younger ages than expected.

CTE is gaining much attention as we finally grasp the dangers of traumatic brain injuries. CTE is a degenerative disease that leads to brain damage and early death. Symptoms include memory loss, cognitive impairment, motor issues, and severe changes in mood and behavior (such as anxiety, depression, or aggression). Many people blame CTE for the suicides and deaths of several athletes and even their loved ones.

If you have been on the receiving end of more than one concussion injury, you may be experiencing some terrifying changes. These are not your fault! You need to seek medical treatment to prevent your condition from worsening. Then it would help if you talked to a personal injury attorney for legal advice regarding your next steps. A degenerative disease will involve a lot of medical bills, and we can help you get compensation for these costs.