[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"A concussion is a brain injury that temporarily disrupts brain functioning. Concussions typically occur due to head trauma that causes the brain to collide with the skull\u2019s interior.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"No. Any force that causes the brain to slam against the skull can cause a concussion. While a blow to the head is the most common cause of a concussion, the force of being hit by a car can cause a person\u2019s neck to snap back and forth and the brain to hit the inside of the skull.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Post-concussive syndrome (PCS) occurs when concussion symptoms last longer than expected. Concussion symptoms that persist for weeks or months could indicate PCS. According to Mayo Clinic, the severity of the injury is not linked to the risk of developing persistent post-concussive symptoms. For this reason, seeing a doctor for concussion symptoms is crucial to getting healthy, regardless of the severity of the injury.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Physical and mental rest and time are the most common concussion treatments. The brain can heal itself, but the chances of full recovery significantly increase through rest and sleep. Resting means taking a break from activities that stimulate the brain, like playing video games or working.","name":"Answer Question3","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"If you suffered a concussion in a car accident caused by someone else, you could be entitled to file a claim with the at-fault party\u2019s insurance company. Depending on the circumstances, you might have grounds for a lawsuit. An experienced South Carolina car accident attorney can explain your legal options.","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The statute of limitations in South Carolina gives you three years from the date of a collision to file a lawsuit against a liable party. If you miss the deadline, your case will likely be dismissed regardless of its merits. That means you lose your right to seek compensation in civil court. Your best move is to get started on your case immediately. A car accident attorney can keep track of critical deadlines and ensure all the necessary paperwork is filed on time.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer"},"name":"What is a Concussion?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer1"},"name":"Do You Have to Hit Your Head to Suffer a Concussion?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is Post-Concussive Syndrome?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How are Concussions Treated?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I File an Insurance Claim for a Concussion?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in South Carolina?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#Question5"}],"name":"Signs you have a concussion after a car accident","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Signs You Have a Concussion After a Car Accident","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/car-accident-concussion-signs\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]