Personal Injury Attorneys for Concussion Injuries

Serious concussions can result in vestibular disfunction such as dizziness, balance issues, nausea, sensitivity to light or loud noise, difficulty concentrating and more.  These serious head injuries may require treatment with a neurologist or other doctor who specializes in treating concussions.  Some concussions may resolve within a few weeks, but others can persist for months or even years after the injury, causing the injured party continuous problems because their vestibular system is not functioning normally.
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Causes of Concussions

Car accidents, falls and sports injuries are among the leading causes of concussions, but any injury to the head involving a serious jolt can lead to ongoing vestibular problems. A serious injury to the vestibular function of the brain can occur in the following circumstances:

  • The head strikes something stationary and rigid. This can happen from a fall where the head strikes the ground or during a car or motor vehicle accident when the head strikes something in the vehicle such as the dashboard or steering wheel, a window, the rear seat and so on.
  • Something hard strikes the head. This occurs when a moving object strikes a person in the head. Examples include a ball, equipment or person violently colliding with a person in sports, or any other type of collision where a moving object or person strikes the head.
  • A quick acceleration/deceleration of the head, regardless if there is contact with any object or surface. This can commonly occur in car accidents (whiplash for example), but it also occurs in sports, gymnastics, dancing and other physical activities.

Concussions Caused by Someone Else’s Actions

If you have received a concussion due to someone else’s actions or negligence, you should speak to a qualified personal injury attorney who understands the problems you are experiencing due to your injury. The experienced attorneys at Sauter Sullivan have handled many cases involving vestibular dysfunction, and they have the direct contacts with physicians and therapists you need to make your recovery. We will help you with all your medical needs related to your injury and represent you to negotiate a settlement or, if necessary, present your case in trial. If you have suffered a concussion injury and it was not your fault, do not hesitate to speak to Sauter Sullivan to help you get the settlement you deserve. Contact us today.