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With National Concussion Awareness Day approaching on September 20, the attorneys at Tingey Injury Law Firm are encouraging all Nevada residents to seize the occasion to learn more about these common traumatic brain injuries.
For over 50 years, Las Vegas-based Tingey Injury Law Firm has been helping victims get medical help and compensation for injuries resulting from the negligence of others. Its team of six highly experienced accident attorneys helps these victims stand up against big insurance companies and recover losses for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more.
Among the most common injuries that Tingey attorneys see in accident victims are concussions, which are a form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Yet in spite of the frequency of these injuries, the team at Tingey said people are often unaware of the symptoms and proper way to manage concussions. As a result, many concussions go undiagnosed and untreated in the wake of injury accidents.
In light of these issues, Tingey Injury Law Firm is advocating for strong support of Concussion Awareness Day. The national observance was founded in 2016 to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury-centered charitable organizations, and show support for sufferers.
The Tingey team urges Nevadans to get smart on the symptoms and treatment protocols for concussions by checking out social media sites and community events devoted to the day.
Dean Tingey, firm attorney, said he hopes that this event will help people take concussion risks seriously, especially if they have been in an automobile accident.
“Concussions are very common in car accidents, but people don’t always get the medical help they need,” said Tingey. “A lot of people figure that if they don’t hit their head, they don’t have a concussion, but just the impact of the car accident without a direct head blow can cause a concussion.”
Tingey said that another challenge is that concussion symptoms may not surface immediately. “People may walk away from an accident feeling fine only to start noticing the effects of their concussion days later.”
Concussion symptoms may manifest as late as a week after the brain injury is sustained. Symptoms may include:
- Persistent headache
- Fatigue
- Loss of balance
- Forgetfulness
- Confusion
- Sleepiness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light
- Mood changes, such as irritability or sadness
The team of traumatic brain injury attorneys at Tingey Injury Law Firm urges victims of car accidents or other events that may lead to concussions — including sports accidents or slip and fall injuries — to be evaluated by a medical professional immediately, even if signs of concussion aren’t readily apparent.
To learn more about the firm and its efforts to get traumatic brain injury victims the medical support and financial compensation that they deserve, contact www.TingeyLawFirm.com or call 702-333-0000.
About Tingey Injury Law Firm
Tingey Injury Law Firm aims to provide the highest quality legal representation and counsel for those affected by personal injuries in Las Vegas. Cases include auto accident, wrongful death, work injury, personal injury (such as a slip and fall, or trip and fall), or dog bite. Their attorneys maintain a reputation for thoroughness and preparedness that is recognized in the local community.
