The Hidden Dangers of a Concussion
Whether you were injured in a car accident, a slip-and-fall, or any other type of accident, a head injury may be one of the most severe injuries you can suffer. Your brain is a delicate, complex organ, and even a mild concussion can lead to devastating losses.
If you’ve suffered a concussion in Rockford because someone was careless, be sure you know about the hidden dangers you may face because of your injury. These dangers can threaten your health and well-being, and they may factor into your Rockford personal injury lawsuit if your claim goes to court.
Second Impact Syndrome
When you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury, it can take a long time to heal. Months or even years may pass before your injury has healed. That puts you at risk for future injuries, like second impact syndrome.
This condition happens when a brain injury victim suffers a second brain injury before the first has fully healed. For example, you may have suffered a concussion in a motorcycle accident, and then fell and bumped your head at home. Even if the second injury wouldn’t normally have been severe, the symptoms you may suffer because of the injury may be much worse.
Permanent Cognitive Difficulties
Even a single concussion can leave lasting or even permanent effects to your brain. The brain is the control center of the body, so damage to the brain can damage the way your brain processes information.
For example, brain injuries may cause memory loss. You may not remember the accident you were injured in, or you may lose some of your short- or long-term memory. Others may suffer a lack of focus or concentration, mood swings, and even a loss of some fine motor skills. Some may even suffer seizures because of the accident.
Depression Caused by Concussions
All these effects may leave you with more than cognitive effects. Your emotional state may suffer because of the injuries you’ve suffered.
Some people may suffer depression following a concussion. This mood disorder can affect people in many ways, but you may find yourself struggling to overcome low moods, low energy, and even thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
These thoughts and feelings can impact your life in tangible ways. You may struggle to maintain personal connections, go to work, or focus on the things you love. Because these symptoms can have such a devastating impact on your life and your well-being, you may need to discuss these effects with your lawyer, as well.
Get Compensated for Your Concussion
When you’ve suffered a serious brain injury, the effects can last a lifetime. That’s why you need to be compensated fairly now, rather than being left with the out-of-pocket costs of your future suffering. But how do you know what your concussion is worth?
Talk with the Illinois injury lawyers at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC if you’ve suffered a brain injury and need help getting compensated. Your lawyer can start with a free consultation, where we can discuss your injuries and how a lawyer can help your claim succeed. Get started when you call 815-656-4600 or when you fill out the following online contact form.
