When there are no obvious symptoms of a concussion or other brain damage, some accident victims exhale with relief in the moments following the incident. Unfortunately, this does not indicate that a person who does not have symptoms in the initial minutes following an accident did not suffer from a head trauma. Concussions are known to generate delayed symptoms because the physical and chemical alterations in the brain brought on by head trauma don’t always show up right away. Instead, in the hours and days following an injury, symptoms may manifest, alter, or even go away. Accident victims may experience issues as a result, such as needing to take time off work when their symptoms develop or going back to the doctor for additional care. Thankfully, if an injured plaintiff can prove that someone else’s negligence caused the disaster, these expenses are also compensable.
How Do Concussions Occur?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a fluid that surrounds the brain, is housed inside the skull. By preventing the brain from colliding with the internal surfaces of the skull, this fluid basically shields it. But when the brain is traumatized, CSF also applies a great deal of pressure in order to carry out its role. When this pressure combines with the force of severe trauma, it may cause brain cell damage that eventually results in chemical changes in the brain and concussion symptoms. Inflammation in the brain is another effect of trauma that may cause extra symptoms.
Typical Signs of Delayed Concussion
Many people have learned to anticipate certain, acute symptoms in the event of a head injury. For example, many head-on vehicle accident victims feel queasy right away and may even throw up, while other victims report bewilderment, disorientation, hazy vision, or ringing in the ears. However, there is no assurance that a person with a head injury will immediately experience these physical symptoms. Several accident victims actually don’t have any symptoms at all and only begin to show signs a few hours or even days after the event.
These delayed concussion symptoms typically manifest in a different way and include headaches, tiredness, slurred speech, and clumsiness. A person may have mental symptoms, such as sleeplessness and trouble focusing, or even emotional symptoms, like anxiety, in addition to physical symptoms. It’s not always easy to predict who will develop delayed concussion symptoms or which symptoms will manifest first. Sometimes a person’s problems only get worse as they try to perform more.
Payment for Postponed Concussion Symptoms
It’s crucial that concussion patients seek medical assistance as soon as possible following an injury because symptoms might take a long time to manifest. Even if symptoms haven’t yet shown up, they might later on, at which point the efficacy of the treatment might be compromised. When injured parties wait a few days after an accident before seeking medical attention, insurance companies will take advantage of this to contest liability, making it more difficult for them to get compensation. Reimbursement for medical expenditures, lost earnings, property damage, and even pain and suffering may be sought by successful claimants who seek medical attention, adhere to a treatment plan, and maintain a record of their medical expenses.
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Please call NYLawnet and schedule a free consultation now to discuss your options for recovering damages for your own delayed concussion with a knowledgeable traumatic brain injury attorney. Our solicitors will advise you on the best course of action for your circumstances.