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When a Carrollton, GA Accident Leads to a Concussion (Part B)

It's best that you seek the guidance of a lawyer near Carrollton for help with a personal injury claim stemming from a concussion. If you try to handle your Carrolton, GA accident case without legal representation, you might miss out on much-needed compensation for your medical care.

Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion

The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be mild or severe and last from a few hours to a few months. They are typically categorized as follows:

• Thinking and remembering - inability to think clearly, inability to concentrate, feeling slowed down and the inability to remember information that is new;
• Physical - headaches, nausea and vomiting, fuzzy or blurred vision, light and noise sensitivity, dizziness, problems with balance, and feeling fatigued or a general lack of energy;
• Emotional and mood-related - easily angered or upset, bouts of sadness, anxiety and nervousness, and feeling more emotional than usual; and
• Sleep - sleeping fewer hours than usual, sleeping more hours than usual and having trouble falling asleep.

The signs and symptoms of a concussion in children are the same as those listed above but also include:

• crying more often;
• a persistent headache;
• changes in the way they act or play;
• having more temper tantrums;
• lack of interest in favorite toys or usual activities;
• difficulty walking;
• forgetting newly learned skills; and
• inability to pay attention.

A hospital stay may be required after a concussion for careful monitoring, or the patient may need to be closely watched at home for any changes in behavior or warning signs such as a worsening headache, numbness, slurred speech or difficulty recognizing people.

It's important that you rest and give your body adequate time to heal after your Carrollton, GA accident, which means taking as much time off from work as necessary. With the help of a lawyer, you may be able to recover damages for lost wages and other expenses.

When It's Time to Contact a Lawyer near Carrollton

At Murphy & Associates our accident team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

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