Seven Signs You May Have a Concussion After a Car Accident

Car accidents cause a variety of injuries. Some injuries are mild and may heal in a few days or weeks. However, other injuries may result in permanent impairments for the accident victim. Furthermore, some injuries may not present symptoms immediately after the crash making it difficult to know if you are injured at all.

Concussions are one of the injuries that may not be easily recognizable after a car accident. However, concussions can have long-term consequences. Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, may have devastating consequences if the brain injury is not diagnosed and treated properly.

Therefore, if you suffer from one or more of the seven common signs of a car accident concussion, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Likewise, if you notice a family member displaying any of the signs of a concussion after a car accident, seek immediate medical attention.

Seven Common Signs That You Suffered a Concussion in the Car Accident

1.        Loss of Consciousness — Losing consciousness, even for a few seconds or minutes, can be a sign of a concussion. However, you do not need to lose consciousness to suffer a concussion.

2.        Feeling Nauseous — Being persistently nauseated, light-headed, or dizzy may be a sign of a head injury. Vomiting is also another common sign of concussions and brain injuries.

3.        Headaches — Headaches that will not go away or become increasingly worse over time are a sign of a traumatic brain injury or concussion.

4.        Problems Sleeping or Sleeping Too Much — A disruption in your sleep patterns could be an indication you suffered a brain injury in the car accident. Sleeping too much, having trouble falling asleep, or having trouble staying asleep are all potential symptoms of a head injury.

5.        Problems with the Senses — Problems with your senses could indicate a concussion. Ringing in the ears, blurred vision, slurred speech, sensitivity to light, and seeing “stars” can indicate a serious head injury after a crash.

6.        Amnesia or Confusion — Some concussion victims experience periods of confusion or amnesia following a car crash. You may have trouble remembering dates or names, or you may have trouble concentrating on a task.

7.        Mood Changes — Mood changes are often ignored after a head injury, but mood changes can be a sign that you are suffering from a concussion. Watch for sudden mood swings, anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, nervousness, and other unexplained changes in mood after a car crash.

Other Symptoms of a Concussion After a Car Crash

Because each person is different, you may experience other symptoms after a car accident that could indicate you are suffering from a concussion. Also, children who are suffering from a concussion may have different symptoms from adults.

It is usually best to see a doctor after a car accident for a complete physical. However, if you do not see a doctor after a car crash, make sure you pay close attention for symptoms of an injury and never ignore symptoms.

Call an Erie Car Accident Attorney for Help

If another driver caused a car crash, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. For a free consultation with an Erie car accident attorney, contact The Travis Law Firm by calling (800) 401-2066.