McKinney Concussion Injury Lawyer

What Is A Concussion?

Concussions are a type of brain injury that typically results after trauma to the head.  While not as obvious as a bleed or swelling in the brain, concussions can still cause serious issues, sometimes long term, for those who suffer from them. A concussion is defined by the Brain Injury Association as “a trauma that induces an alteration in mental status that may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.” There are several different types of concussions, and they are categorized as follows:

• Grade 1: Temporary confusion, dazed and unable to think clearly. In this type of concussion, the symptoms clear up in about 15 minutes.
• Grade 2: The symptoms are similar to Grade 1, but the victim will also develop amnesia (memory loss), though they remain conscious. The symptoms will persist for more than 15 minutes.
• Grade 3: In this type of concussion injury, the victim loses consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes, and brain function disruptions can be noted in physical, cognitive and behavioral issues.

No matter what type of concussion you have, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately after any type of head trauma.  As a well-practiced McKinney concussion injury attorney could explain, any grade of concussion can cause long-term functioning problems.