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A concussion does not become insignificant simply because the emergency-room CT scan was normal, the person never lost consciousness, or the vehicle damage did not look catastrophic. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury, and some people continue to experience headaches, dizziness, cognitive problems, fatigue, sleep disruption, light or noise sensitivity, emotional changes, and other symptoms long after the crash. The CDC recognizes that some concussion symptoms may not ap

A family member may become one of the most important witnesses in a brain injury claim. Doctors can diagnose an injury, document symptoms, and recommend treatment. Medical imaging may identify bleeding, swelling, or structural damage. Neuropsychological testing may measure problems with memory, concentration, processing speed, and executive function. But family members often provide something those records cannot: a detailed comparison of who the injured person was before the

A concussion can change more than memory and concentration. After a car accident, a person may become irritable, anxious, withdrawn, unusually emotional, impulsive, or less patient—even when the emergency-room CT scan was normal and the person expected to recover quickly. Those changes deserve medical attention and careful documentation, especially when the injured person does not fully recognize them. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, but “mild” does not promise

Returning to work after a traumatic brain injury should usually be a planned medical process, not a test of willpower. A person may look physically recovered while still struggling with headaches, fatigue, slowed thinking, memory problems, dizziness, light sensitivity, irritability, or difficulty handling several tasks at once. Going back too quickly can worsen symptoms, create safety risks, and produce a misleading employment record that an insurance company may later use ag