By Pierce Blitch
The Hidden Impact of “Minor” Brain Injuries
Insurance companies often downplay a “minor brain injury” to reduce payouts. They ignore post-concussion syndrome until pushed by assertive legal representation.
Brain Injury and Concussion
While some people recover from a single concussion, others face lasting effects. The term “minor brain injury” is often an oxymoron. Any brain injury that affects you or a loved one is serious.
Defining Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Medical standards define mild traumatic brain injury as a disruption of brain function due to trauma, shown by at least one of the following:
· Any period of unconsciousness
· Memory loss around the time of the accident
· Altered mental state (e.g., feeling dazed, disoriented, or confused)
· Focal (localized) neurological deficits, which might be temporary
Severity limits include:
· Unconsciousness for 30 minutes or less
· Initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 13-15 after 30 minutes
· Posttraumatic amnesia (PTA) for less than 24 hours
This includes instances where the head is struck, strikes an object, or results in behavioral and emotional changes not caused by psychological stress.
Brain Damage Without Direct Impact
Brain injury can occur from sudden deceleration, causing internal brain trauma without external head impact. Insurance companies may dismiss these injuries without visible head trauma and documented unconsciousness. Strong legal advocacy is necessary to validate these injuries.
Recognizing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Rehabilitation experts note that symptoms may only become apparent when patients return to daily activities. Evidence of mild traumatic brain injury often needs reconstruction. Such injuries can be overlooked when there are more visible injuries, like broken bones or spinal cord injuries.
Behavioral and Emotional Consequences
“Minor” brain injuries can lead to impulsive, aggressive, or risky behavior. These changes can destroy relationships, careers, and lives, leading to a cycle of depression, substance abuse, and early death.
The Devastating Ripple Effects
In recent years, we’ve seen the severe consequences of concussions in veterans, athletes, and everyday individuals. Mild brain injuries, often minimized at first, can have disastrous long-term effects.
Our Experience in Representing Brain Injury Victims
We have successfully represented many clients with “minor” brain injuries and post-concussion syndromes. If you or a loved one have suffered such an injury, call us at 706-434-8770,
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