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When Your Indianapolis Accident Results in a Concussion (Part B)

After sustaining a concussion in an Indianapolis accident, be sure to speak with an Indianapolis, Indiana, lawyer who is familiar with car accident injury claims. If the accident that caused your injury was the result of another driver's recklessness or negligence on the road, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Recovering from a Concussion after an Indianapolis Accident

If you have sustained a concussion, there are a few activities that you should avoid, such as those that may increase your heart rate or require focused attention, such as:

• sports or strenuous activities;
• jogging or running;
• prolonged walking;
• watching television;
• playing video games;
• excessive text messaging; and
• working on a computer for long hours.

These activities can aggravate the strained conditions of a concussion and cause further injury and prolonged recovery time.

A common symptom of a concussion is headaches, which can be treated with acetaminophen pain relievers such as Tylenol, but you should avoid pain killers containing aspirin or ibuprofen, such as Motrin or Advil.

Many people believe that someone who has experienced a blow to the head must not be allowed to fall asleep. This is not the case. You do not need to keep someone who has had a blow to head awake. Particularly in the case of children who often become emotionally distressed and will cry after accidents or injuries, it may be of more use for the emergency doctor to wake the patient when he or she is calm, allowing for a better assessment of the injury.

If a patient cannot be awakened or is very difficult to wake up, a more serious injury may exist. This requires immediate medical attention. This is one of the reasons why a thorough medical exam is critical after an auto accident.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis, Indiana Lawyer

When you have complications with your personal injury claim, an Indianapolis personal injury attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your personal injury claim, order a copy of our FREE book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims, and then contact a Indianapolis, Indiana lawyer at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 888-505-8232.

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