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What is a concussion?

On Behalf of | Feb 24, 2023 | Car Accidents

A car accident in New Mexico might result in a mild traumatic brain injury. One such injury that falls into this category is a concussion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 200,000 concussions are caused by car accidents yearly. Concussion symptoms aren’t always immediate and can occur hours or days after the accident. Take a minute to learn more about how a concussion can affect your life.

What causes a concussion?

A concussion occurs when the brain receives a harsh bump or jolt. When this happens during car accidents, the blow to the brain can result in a concussion. Some concussion symptoms include dizziness, nausea or blurry vision. A person with a concussion might also forget what happened or show confusion. These symptoms aren’t always immediate.

Concussion severity

The severity of a concussion depends on its symptoms. A less severe concussion is considered grade one. The accident victim doesn’t lose consciousness and may have amnesia for less than 30 minutes. A grade two concussion is more serious. There’s loss of consciousness plus amnesia for between half an hour and an entire 24-hour period.

Grade three is the most severe level of concussion. The accident victim is unconscious for more than five minutes. And amnesia lasts for more than 24 hours. In most cases, an accident victim receives medical attention even if they appear fine. One reason for this is that they might have a concussion.

Concussion symptoms

It’s important to remember that symptoms sometimes take time to develop. Also, symptoms can last for weeks and fluctuate in severity. Symptoms to watch for include headaches, trouble falling asleep or sleeping too much, memory loss and irritability.

Recovery

In severe cases, concussion symptoms might worsen. But overall, the concussion recovery rate is high. Eighty percent of concussion victims recover within seven to 14 days.

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