Brain Injuries Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut If I had only a slight concussion, should I still talk to a lawyer?
If I had only a slight concussion, should I still talk to a lawyer?
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Well, there are different components and it really depends on the time that you’re contemplating making the call.
So, if you’re calling about the slight concussion you had 6 months ago or four
months ago and you’ve been pretty much okay, it’s okay to call a lawyer. A lot of us
will spend some time and talk to people with those calls because I think you know the job we do is a privilege. We’re
licensed by the state. It’s a privilege to be able to give advice and help people. And so answering that question
that you’ve just posed is tell me a little bit about what happened. You got rearended out on the interstate and
you’ve been pretty much okay. I’d say you’ve got time on your hands. Statute of limitations is 2 years. Go see a doctor who specializes in concussion.
Make sure you don’t have any ongoing symptoms. If you call and tell me, “Hey, I’ve got a slight concussion.
It just happened over the weekend.” I’m going to say, well, let’s give it some time because I’m not really going to be
concerned unless there was a big crash and there’s a contest about who was at fault. I’m not going to be concerned about your slight concussion.
Unless that slight concussion is longlasting, unless we’re 60 or 90 days
after the incident and your symptoms instead of getting better can sometimes get worse. there’s a whole scientific
explanation for why your symptoms can get worse. So, um that’s a sort of a long answer
to your question. It really depends and as a lawyer and I have the privilege of helping people and I don’t mind spending
some time to give that explanation to people who make the call. That’s what I would generally tell you. Let’s give you an opportunity to get better.
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Stamford, CT personal injury attorney Stewart Casper talks about whether you should talk to a lawyer if you only have a slight concussion. He indicates that the appropriate response to a concussion-related injury often depends on the timing of the incident and the individual’s symptoms. For someone who experienced a mild concussion several months earlier and has largely recovered, he believes it can still be beneficial to consult an attorney and discuss the circumstances of the injury. He views providing guidance and answering questions as an important part of his role, even when a formal legal claim may not be immediately necessary.
He notes that individuals who have recently suffered a mild concussion may benefit from allowing some time for recovery before making decisions about potential legal action, particularly if liability is clear and symptoms appear to be improving. However, he recommends seeking evaluation from a physician who specializes in concussion treatment to ensure that no lingering or developing issues are overlooked. He also points out that the statute of limitations generally provides time to assess the situation before deciding how to proceed.
He further cautions that concussion symptoms do not always follow a predictable course and may persist or even worsen weeks or months after the initial injury. Because of this possibility, he encourages individuals to monitor their condition closely and seek appropriate medical care when necessary. In his view, the priority should be allowing sufficient time to understand the full extent of the injury before determining whether legal action is warranted.
