Is a Concussion a Brain Injury?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), although it is usually categorized as a minor brain injury because its effects are often short-term.

Concussions are generally defined as a temporary loss of the brain’s ability to function normally without lasting physical damage to the brain. Concussions are typically the result of a blow to the head, but they can also occur with a violent shaking or jarring motion.

Concussions and other TBIs can occur in a number of circumstances. The Pennsylvania brain injury attorneys at Atlee Hall & Brookhart have successfully represented victims of head and brain injuries related to:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Construction accidents
• Premises liability

A concussion shares many symptoms with more severe TBIs, including:

• Disorientation
• Headache
• Loss of balance/coordination
• Loss of memory
• Nausea
• Ringing in the ears
• Vision distortion

Although the adverse effects of a concussion typically dissipate within days of the impact that caused it, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention for any head injury. Some of these symptoms may not be immediately apparent, and life-threatening TBIs can often be diagnosed before the symptoms themselves become obvious.

If you or a loved one experienced a head or brain injury that was due to the negligence of another, please contact the TBI attorneys at Atlee Hall & Brookhart for your free case consultation. We serve clients in Lancaster, Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.