{"id":24214,"date":"2017-03-01T16:59:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T16:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/?p=24214"},"modified":"2017-03-01T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T17:02:43","slug":"concussion-claims-personal-injury-attorney-clekis-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/concussion-claims-personal-injury-attorney-clekis-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussion Claims | Personal Injury Attorney (Clekis-1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Can I Expect If I File a Personal Injury Claim Over a Concussion?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is a group of injuries that are among the most serious to receive. According to the\u00a0U.S. Centers for Disease Control<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(CDC), TBI is a primary contributor to injury-related disabilities and fatalities, being accountable for approximately 30 percent of all deaths from injuries. While TBI fatalities have\u00a0significantly dropped<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0over the past decade, those who survive often face permanent, lifelong disabilities.\u2028\u2028\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Problem With Insurance Claims<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Insurance companies fight concussion and other TBI claims tooth and nail, looking for a quick settlement because they understand that victims may receive larger settlements or awards when they are represented by a personal injury attorney. For most people suffering concussions through no fault of their own or who are only partly responsible, receiving compensation that reflects the true amount of damages is most effectively and efficiently obtained with the help of a claim filed by a personal injury attorney.\u2028\u2028Another problem with an insurance claim for a concussion stems from the fact that symptoms do not always appear directly after the injury occurs. Serious issues may not become apparent until days, weeks or even months later, even with seemingly mild concussions. This is often referred to as post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and symptoms may persist for months or years, including the following:<\/h4>\n