The Long-Term Effects of Concussions and Your Right to Compensation
If you have suffered a concussion in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The personal injury lawyers at Schauermann Thayer can evaluate your case and help identify your legal path forward.
Not every concussion will heal on its own. Whether it is due to the severity of the concussion, or other factors, you may experience lasting effects from a concussion. Post-concussion syndrome can significantly impact your quality of life and lead to significant financial and physical set-backs.
A Concussion May be a Serious Brain Injury
A concussion can occur under many circumstances. It is not uncommon for person’s involved in collisions and falls to suffer from concussions. Concussions can have lasting, sometimes permanent, impacts on your brain and body and may be associated with serious symptoms.
Never make the mistake of assuming that any type of brain injury is minor in nature. Anytime you have suffered an injury to your head, it is always important to seek medical attention.
Some Symptoms and Effects of Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is when the symptoms of your injury remain with you for a longer period of time. Approximately 22% of people who sustain a head injury will deal with post-concussion syndrome. A person with post-concussion syndrome may experience the following symptoms for a prolonged period of time:
- Cognitive deficiencies
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory lapses
- Headaches
- Changes to mood and irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Depression and anxiety
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Ringing in ears
Treatments for post-concussion syndrome include medication and therapy to help alleviate the effects, but you may be in for a long road ahead, both physically and mentally. In the meantime, you may not be able to work or do what you enjoyed before the injury.
Potential Compensation for Post-Concussion Syndrome
If you have suffered a concussion/head injury in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Any type of brain injury can cause considerable disruption to your life for a expansive periods of time.
Compensation for post-concussion syndrome may include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Embarrassment and humiliation
Many of the symptoms that people with post-concussion syndrome experience are subjective and difficult to measure with objective testing, though diagnostic testing and treatment has and continues to advance. The insurance company may dispute that you are experiencing these symptoms, or they may try to minimize your injuries. A personal injury attorney can help to tell your story and relay your damages.
Contact a Portland Personal Injury Law Firm Today
If you have suffered a concussion in an accident, learn more about a possible claim by scheduling a free initial consultation with the personal injury attorneys at Schauermann Thayer. You can speak to a personal injury lawyer by contacting us through our website or by calling us at 360-695-4244.
