If you’re suffering from a concussion from a motorcycle accident, you should get in touch with one of our Eason & Tambornini personal injury attorneys to help you with your case. We can help you understand how you can get a concussion, recognize the symptoms of a concussion and post-concussion symptoms, and the common medications and tests for such an injury.
How can you get a concussion?
A concussion can be caused by falling and hitting your head on a hard surface, a sudden blow to your head, or a rear-end car or truck accident.
What are post-concussion symptoms?
A type of traumatic brain injury, concussion results from the brain hitting the skull due to the rapid forward and backward movement of the head. The symptoms of a concussion vary. Sometimes, they’re mild, with the person not losing consciousness but experiencing headaches, nausea, vomiting, as well as mood and sleep problems.
However, the symptoms can be severe as well. In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, there may be physical symptoms such as loss of consciousness, gait and balance problems, blurry vision, constant or sudden dizziness, and manageable fatigability. There may also be emotional changes, such as irritability, mood swings, and depression. Cognitive problems such as inability to concentrate, memory problems, and impaired judgment may develop.
Concussion usually goes away with rest and medication, but if the symptoms last for more than a year and seem to worsen, then you are suffering from post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome can be debilitating and affect one’s life – personal, social, and professional.
What are the standard treatments and tests for a concussion?
Treatment and repeat laboratory examinations can be pretty expensive, especially if your insurance company doesn’t cover some of the tests. If the effects of the concussion are widespread, you will need more than rest and pain medications– you will need a specialist’s attention as well. You may be referred to an ENT physician to address your dizziness problems, a psychiatrist for your emotional issues, or a physical therapist for your gait and balance problems. You may also be prescribed medications for depression, anxiety, and other issues that may have been caused by the concussion.
As for the tests for concussion itself, you may have to undergo repeat EEGs, CT scans, and MRI scans of the brain to check for any brain abnormalities and to monitor brain changes. Blood tests may also be ordered to check metabolite and marker levels.
All these are costly, especially if you are paying out of your pocket.
Can you get a concussion from an accident without hitting your head?
Concussions are what some experts call “the invisible injury.”
If the collision was hard enough that it caused your head to move forward and snap back suddenly and then you developed symptoms even days after the accident, then you just might be suffering from a concussion.
If this happens to you, please contact your physician as soon as possible for proper treatment. You will also need to contact an attorney who can help you file a personal injury lawsuit.
What can you do?
Concussions are not a simple matter, and they can be pretty expensive to treat. Furthermore, the devastating symptoms can affect your way of life, cause you to miss work, and even be damaging to your relationships.
If you’re suffering from a concussion caused by someone else’s negligence and carelessness, call an attorney immediately. Our Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers can help you understand what a concussion is, how to identify the symptoms, and describe incidents that can lead to a concussion. Our Eason & Tambornini, personal injury attorneys, are here to help people who are suffering from concussions resulting from motorcycle accidents. Could you give us a call so we can help you get compensated?
