A sudden deceleration (car crash) that shakes your head can cause a concussion.
Sometimes a “contrecoup” brain injury can occur from the opposite side of the brain hitting against the inside of the skull due to a traumatic force to the head.
Here is additional medical and factual information about concussions and brain injury:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536965/
https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Concussion
The best thing for you medically is to be treated. The other person’s insurance company will use a gap in treatment against you later
Don’t hesitate to see a specialist (for example, a Neurologist or Concussion Specialist) if your symptoms concern you.
Even if you had another concussion previously, before the accident, the at-fault insurance company or party is responsible for any aggravation injury. Pennsylvania Law allows recovery for these damages to you.
You should not give a statement to the opposing insurance company. Their objective is to minimize the value of your claim.
We have handled many concussion and brain injury cases in both Pennsylvania State Courts and Federal Court. Based on our extensive personal injury experience with concussions and head injuries, we have developed strategic plans of action to prove and win cases. We know how the insurance company will try to oppose your case. We’ve already handled similar cases! That experience is critical. You want a lawyer on your side who has specific experience handling and winning concussion injury and head injury cases.
David E. Schreiber, Esq.
Wolpert Schreiber McDonnell P.C.
527 Main Street, Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 792-3304 p | (610) 792-3306 f
