What is the Value of a Concussion Settlement?

Did you suffer a concussion as the result of a car accident that wasn’t your fault? You may be entitled to a valuable financial settlement.

Concussion settlement values can vary significantly depending on the details of each case. Contrary to popular belief, concussions should not be taken lightly or considered as minor head injuries, especially if they develop as a result of a car accident.

Traumatic brain injuries, which include concussions, are recognized leading causes of long-lasting cognitive impairment, including loss of memory, concentration, and attention. Settlement values for concussions therefore vary on the degree of impairment.

What Are The Symptoms of a Concussion?

Concussions can be hard to self-diagnose, as symptoms can be relatively subtle and not show up immediately after impact. Watch for these symptoms in the days, weeks, and months after your car accident, and seek medical help immediately if you think you’ve suffered a concussion:

• Headache or head pressure
• Continued dizziness and/or nausea
• Loss of memory about the traumatic event, in this case your accident
• Confusion or feeling “foggy”
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Ringing in your ears
• Slurred speech
• Vomiting
• Others tell you you don’t seem normal, or appear dazed
• Difficulty answering simple questions
• Fatigue

The most common concussion symptoms that occur after a car accident are headache, loss of memory, and confusion. The loss of memory usually involves forgetting the details of the car accident itself. More delayed concussion symptoms may include sleep disturbances, sensitivity to light and noise, irritability, a change in taste and smell, depression, and trouble concentrating.