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A brain injury concussion occurs when a person experiences any violent jar, shock, or blow to the head that causes a brief period of unconsciousness. This loss of consciousness is a result of electrical activity interruption in the brain. The human brain floats in the cerebrospinal fluid of the skull. This fluid protects the brain from normal everyday movements, but cannot protect it as well from the sudden jolts or blows of a brain injury concussion.
A brain injury concussion is usually an event that people recover from without serious complications in a few hours to a few weeks, though in some cases a brain injury concussion causes the brain to bleed, tissues to swell and collect fluid, bruising of the brain, or nerve fibers to be damaged.
A brain injury concussion can occur in a number of circumstances. Sports injuries, automobile accidents, interpersonal violence, falls, industrial accidents, and other accidents can cause a brain injury concussion. People who have suffered a previous brain injury concussion are more susceptible to suffering from this type of injury again. Men are more likely than women to receive a brain injury concussion, as are infants, teens and elderly people. A victim of a brain injury concussion that occurs as a result of another person''s actions (either willful or negligent) may be eligible to seek compensation for their injuries through a brain injury concussion lawsuit.
The immediate symptoms of a brain injury concussion may include the inability to remember the events prior to, during, and immediately after the event. A person might feel confused, dizzy, anxious, or apathetic following a brain injury concussion. Headache, vomiting, abnormal fatigue, blurred vision, and memory problems may also accompany a brain injury concussion. These symptoms can last from a few moments to a few weeks. If symptoms persist it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
It is possible for the repercussions of a brain injury concussion to occur for longer periods of time with greater intensity. This is known as post concussion syndrome and might include difficulty with socialization, school, work, concentrating, and mental clarity. In some circumstances drugs or psychiatric treatment can be beneficial to victims of a brain injury concussion.
A brain injury concussion can be diagnosed through a CT scan or an MRI. Treatment of a brain injury concussion usually consists of extra rest, observation by a responsible person, the prevention of re-injury, and other actions that optimize the brain''s healing abilities.
If you have suffered a brain injury concussion as a result of another person''s willful or negligent actions, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. For more information about a brain injury concussion legal case, you may wish to speak to a qualified personal injury attorney.
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