The Subtle Signs of a Concussion After an Accident

A concussion may occur as a result of a sudden force to the head. More than 300,000 individuals suffer a concussion each year. This number, however, may be grossly underestimated since many concussion cases go undiagnosed.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident that involved a blow to your head, you may be suffering from a concussion without even knowing it. To make sure you get the necessary treatment, you should get medical care and look for the subtle signs or symptoms of a concussion.

The Subtle Signs of a Concussion

The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be very subtle. As such, most concussion cases go undetected and undiagnosed. This is very dangerous for the victim because without proper medical care, a concussion can be very serious and even deadly.

If you have sustained a blow to the head, it is important that you seek immediate medical care, especially if you have noticed any of the following symptoms:

-          Difficulty understanding simple directions

-          Difficulty remembering or lack of memory

-          Feeling irritated for no apparent reason

-          Sensitivity to sound

-          Sensitivity to light

-          Sleeping for unusually long periods of time

-          Not feeling “yourself”

-          Feeling nauseous or vomiting

-          Having ringing in your ears

Common Cause for a Concussion

Some of the common types of accidents, which may result in a concussion, include:

-          Car accidents

-          Motorcycle accidents

-          Bicycle accidents

-          Slip/trip and falls

-          Accidents involving falling objects

-          Any accident involving a direct blow to the head

Call an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

Samer Habbas is an experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas at (888) 848-5084.

A Successful Deposition Depends On the Right Preparation

One of the major discovery tools used in anticipation of trial is a deposition. A deposition is testimony of a witness taken orally under oath and recorded by a court reporter or a tape recorder. For most individuals, a deposition is an intimidating process because they are being recorded and are under pressure to answer detailed and intimate questions under oath. To make a deposition a less frightening experience, it is important that you are adequately prepared to answer any questions regarding any topic relating to your accident.

With the help of your Orange County personal injury attorney, you can be prepared to confidently answer any questions the deposing lawyer may ask. The bottom line is that the more prepared you are, the less intimidated you will be at your deposition.

Important Tips for a Successful Deposition

Below are five important tips that your attorney will want you to keep in mind in preparing for your deposition:

 You need to know the detailed facts of your case. In order to properly answer the questions asked at your deposition, you need to be intimately familiar with the specific facts of your case. Your Orange County personal injury attorney will go over the facts surrounding your accident, your medical treatment, and all other aspects of your case before your deposition.

2.      Never offer or volunteer additional information. Your attorney will advise you to only answer the questions asked. You should not offer additional information or a more detailed answer than necessary.

3.      Listen to the question before answering it. If you do not understand what is being asked of you, you cannot properly answer the question. Therefore, your lawyer will advise you to listen to what the deposing attorney is asking before attempting to answer the question.

4.      Ask for further clarification if necessary. If after listening to the question you still do not understand what is being asked of you, you should ask for further clarification from either the deposing attorney or your own Orange County personal injury attorney.

5.      Be polite to the deposing attorney. The deposing attorney will do their very their question in the manner they want. Regardless of what tactic the opposing attorney is using, you should remain polite and courteous to prevent additional problems and further invoking the attorney.

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Let Us Help You

For more information about preparing for a deposition or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced Orange Countypersonal injury attorneys, please call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas at (888) 848-5084. We are dedicated to helping you get the full compensation that you deserve for the injuries you have suffered.