Concussion Injuries
There are many different types of head injuries, ranging from minor bumps and bruises to life-threatening traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Concussions fall midway along this range of severity.
Concussive injuries harm the brain, but in the most minor manner possible.
They are not life-threatening, although they can cause long-term problems if enough of them are sustained over the course of one's lifetime.
Many times, concussions result from another person's negligent actions.
In sports settings, they can occur due to equipment defects.
Children playing sports like football can also sustain concussions if their coaches do not provide them with the necessary safety gear, like helmets.
Car crashes, which often occur when a driver acts recklessly or carelessly, are another common source of concussion injuries.
These incidents do not necessarily involve only automobiles, either.
Car-bicycle and car-pedestrian collisions can also result in dangerous head injuries.
For example, cyclists that are thrown off their bikes when they are struck by cars can also sustain concussions, even with a helmet on, due to the force of the accident.
Causes of Concussions Anything that delivers a fairly severe blow to the head can cause a concussion injury.
Some of the more common causes of concussions include the following incidents:
- Automobile crashes
- Sports injuries
- Bicycle crashes
- Being attacked
- Slip and fall accidents
Therefore, the injured individuals do have the right to take legal action against the responsible party and make a claim for damages.
Concussion Symptoms Concussion symptoms may vary from case to case, depending on the severity of the injury.
In general, however, concussed victims will experience the following symptoms:
- Headache
- Confusion
- Feeling lightheaded
- Nausea and vomiting
- Lack of memory
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Fatigue
Contact Us If you have suffered a concussion injury as the result of someone else' negligence, then you likely have the right to recover damages.
The experienced St.
Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.
A.
can provide you with the legal advice and support you need.
To speak with an attorney about your situation, please visit our website at http://www.
personal-injuries-attorneys.
com/ today.