A concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head.

It can affect how the brain works for a while. A concussion can lead to a bad headache, changes in mental activity, or loss of consciousness.

A physician should be contacted if a head injury causes changes in alertness or produces any other worrisome symptoms including (1) changes in or unusual behavior; (2) changes in speech (slurred, difficult to understand, does not make sense); (3) confusion; (4) difficulty waking up or becoming more sleepy; (5) double vision or blurred vision; (6) fever; (7) fluid or blood leaking from the nose or ears; (8) a headache that is getting worse, lasts a long time, or does not get better with over-the-counter pain relievers; (9) persistent headaches in a specific location of the head; (10) problems walking or talking; (11) seizures (jerking of the arms or legs without control); and (12) vomiting more than three times.

A concussion can result from a fall, sports injury, industrial accidents, or auto accidents. A big movement of the brain (called Jarring) in any direction can cause a person to lose alertness (become unconscious). How long the person stays unconscious may be a sign of the severity of the concussion.

Concussions do not always results in loss of consciousness. Most people who have a concussion never pass out. They may describe seeing all white, black, or stars. A person could also have a concussion and not realize it.

Therefore, if an individual notices the following changes in alertness and consciousness, confusion that does not go away, short-term memory loss, unusual eye movements, walking or balance problems; then they should seek immediate medical attention. An individual suffering a head injury may also be withdrawn, easily upset or confused, have a hard time with tasks that require remembering or concentrating, is sensitive to noise or fatigues easily.

If you or a close family member have suffered a head injury, as a result of the negligence or carelessness of another individual, company, or defective product then please contact Attorney Gary Sernaker to discuss your case in order to receive an evaluation regarding how to proceed in order to obtain a fair and reasonable compensation for these injuries, as well as the economic and emotional hardship which results. Mr. Sernaker has been representing individuals suffering significant brain injuries and other types of closed head injuries for over 30 years. He is very experienced in recommending the appropriate medical care, and testing to confirm the severity of these type of injuries as well as the ability to properly represent you against the insurance company or manufacturer involved responsible for causing the harm which occurred. Please contact him at (858) 509-0188 or at gsernaker@gmail.com