News
from Your Tampa Personal Injury Attorney: Post-Concussion
Syndrome
Most people are familiar with concussions.
Chances are you received a concussion in childhood when
playing sports or you know at least one person who was diagnosed
with a concussion after a blow to the head. In some cases,
the concussion patient will feel dazed for a short period
of time. Others with a concussion may experience headaches,
dizziness, and loss of memory for months. Individuals who
have concussion symptoms for weeks, months, or even years
are said to suffer from post-concussion syndrome.
The personal injury
attorney Tampa firm of Clark and Martino, P.A., has
represented many clients who received traumatic brain injuries
and concussions from auto accidents, falls, and other misfortune.
It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of those with
traumatic brain injury will also experience the symptoms
of post-concussion syndrome. Some common warning signs of
post-concussion syndrome include:
- Headaches,
especially migraine or tension headaches
- Sensitivity
to noise and light
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Personality
changes such as being argumentative and stubborn
- Depression
and anxiety
- Apathy
- Drowsiness
and insomnia
- Restlessness
- Lack
of concentration
- Memory
problems
Doctors and researchers have not confirmed
why some people develop post-concussion syndrome. So far,
there has no connection between the severity of the brain
injury and the odds of having post-concussion syndrome.
Some research links post-concussion syndrome to car accidents,
and as Tampa personal injury attorneys, we are familiar
with the correlation between traumatic brain injuries and
car accidents.
You should seek medical advice immediately
if you become confused or suffer from amnesia after a car
accident. In addition, you should also discuss your car
accident with a Tampa personal injury
lawyer from Clark and Martino, P.A. Please call or e-mail
us to schedule a free initial consultation.
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