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A concussion requires an immediate diagnosis, treatment

On Behalf of | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog |

You can suffer many types of injuries in a car-truck accident, with those to your head among the most common. A concussion is not the most serious brain injury, but it can negatively impact your health and life in a number of ways.

If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, don’t wait to call 911 for help. Even if you feel okay, you may have suffered an injury that’s not yet showing symptoms.

Upon arrival at a local hospital, your medical team will run a variety of tests to determine if you have a concussion or some other type of brain injury. These include:

  • Neurological examination to check you strength, vision, hearing, balance and coordination
  • Cognitive testing to check your concentration, memory and ability to recall information
  • Imaging tests, including CT scan, MRI and X-ray

Depending on what your doctor finds, you may be hospitalized overnight for observation.

What’s the best treatment?

Concussion treatment is typically the same for all people, however, the severity of your injury may alter your approach.

Rest is extremely important, as it gives your brain time to recover. Your doctor will recommend that you limit both mental and physical activity for an extended period of time.

For example, you don’t want to go back to work shortly after suffering a concussion. Doing so can lead to worsening symptoms and long-term damage.

As your symptoms improve, stay in close contact with your doctor so you can slowly get back to your normal life.

If your symptoms remain the same or worsen, your doctor will order additional tests and send you to a specialist for a second opinion.

Once you’re on the path to making a full recovery, file a claim with your insurance company. Also, learn more about the accident, including who was responsible and the best way to seek compensation from this party.

Any type of injury, especially one to your brain, can impact you now and in the future. Once you learn more about your legal rights, you’ll have a better understanding of what to do next.

For more information on motor vehicle accident injuries, visit our website and read through our past blog posts.

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