Is a Concussion a Sign of Brain Injury?

Tuesday June 8, 2010 at 6:52am
Many people who have suffered a head injury may have been knocked out initially for a very short period after the accident. They may have recovered from the loss of consciousness quickly. Therefore, for a brief period, they suffered severe head injury serious enough to stop the brain from working properly.

The head injury may have caused injury to your brain which may have a major impact on your recovery.

If you had a concussion, the doctors at the accident and emergency unit may tell you that you suffered moderate head injury.

If you or your loved one suffered concussion or head injury as a result of an accident in a car or motor cycle or a factory or as a result of any workplace fall or assault any where, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your head injury.

Most concussion symptoms take a while to go away. These symptoms may cause problems for you at work and home because people around you may misinterpret them.

A concussion may cause you to develop the following symptoms:

• You may develop headaches which may not follow any pattern.
• You may lose your ability to concentrate to the extent that you are not able to follow conversations.
• You may lose your memory including the memory of recent events.
• You may become easily irritated or short tempered.
• You may also lose your appetite or even your sex drive.


Your doctor may have to refer you to see a clinical psychologist to carry out a full assessment of your problems and who will help you retrain your memory by teaching you relaxation techniques.

If you or your loved one suffered a concussion in a workplace accident or in a car accident or assault, you need the help of a specialist personal injury lawyer to assist you make a claim for your head or brain injury. We have helped a lot of people who have suffered head injuries including serious brain injuries recover substantial compensation.

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Want help with your head injury claim? Please contact us or call 0800 321 3287 and let us talk it through.

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