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5 Common Causes of Concussions– Besides Football

Published on Jan 17, 2018 at 4:11 pm in Personal Injury.

Concussions occur when your head is hit or shaken roughly. Traumatic brain injuries like concussions need immediate medical attention and treatment because they affect how your brain functions. People might have issues with cognitive functions and balance. Concussions have a few telling symptoms to look out for, like headaches, confusion, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

These injuries can be painful and it’s stressful to think about recovering when it wasn’t your fault. Paying for brain accident injuries shouldn’t fall on you. With the right legal help, you won’t have to worry about medical expenses. At DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC, we can pair you with a Charleston brain injury lawyer who has the experience and expertise your case needs. Our personal injury firm understand what you’re going through and want to help you get back on your feet.

What Causes Concussions?

If you participate in certain activities or are in a certain age group, you are at a higher risk for concussions. Those who have a higher risk of getting concussions should know how to reduce their risk of concussion.

Some of the most common causes of concussions include:

  • Falling. Fall risk can severely jeopardize the health of senior citizens. They might trip on uneven flooring or lose their balance because they couldn’t see where they were stepping. When senior citizens fall, they can easily hit their head and suffer other injuries like broken bones or sprained wrists. Senior citizens should have well-lit rooms and hallways with a clean floor so there’s nothing to trip on.
  • Colliding with an Object. This cause affects mostly children and adolescents. Children can run into objects or objects can fall and hit their heads. These are especially dangerous for children because their brains aren’t fully formed yet. Young children need constant supervision to ensure safety.
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents. Many people in car accidents experience sudden, jerking movements from the impact and can cause concussions. The crash could force something to make contact with your head, like hitting the window. Wearing your seatbelt and driving carefully could help lessen the chance of car accidents.
  • High-Risk Sports. Football isn’t the only sport that poses a concussion threat. Other intense sports like hockey, rugby, and any contact sport will have a higher concussion risk. People who participate in high-risk sports need to wear protective gear when they play the sport. Sometimes, the gear is defective and the person wearing it is still at a high concussion risk.
  • Pedestrian Accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 4,743 pedestrians lost their lives from motor vehicles hitting them in 2012. Pedestrians could be people walking, running, hiking, and even sitting. Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk, or the correct side of the road, and wear reflective clothing so cars can see them.

What If You Think You Have a Concussion?

After an incident where your head is hit, you need to get a medical evaluation no matter how you feel. Sometimes traumatic events like car accidents can throw you into shock and prevent you from feeling certain injuries. Neglecting medical treatment and waiting a few weeks can worsen your injuries. You might require treatment that has more visits to medical professionals and your recovery time could take longer than if you had found out about your injuries from the start.

In car accident cases, waiting to get treatment until your injuries get worse could affect your compensation. The responsibility of paying for medication, hospital visits, or physical therapy could fall on you. When you seek out medical attention immediately, you’re putting your health and wellbeing first.

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