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Concussions and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

A concussion is usually caused by a blow to the head and can range in severity from a simple bump to a loss in consciousness, or even long-term brain damage if left untreated. Typical effects of a concussion include a negative impact on memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance and coordination. Unfortunately, concussions are a fairly common injury among construction and factory workers or any other employee who works in an environment where helmets are required.

If your concussion happened while performing the normal duties of your job, your employer may be legally required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to you to help aid your recovery. Since concussions usually require hospital visits to ensure that the injury is not more severe, your benefits may pay for this, along with any other costs related to recovery or lost wages due to missed work. If you or someone you love experienced a concussion on the job and would like to learn more about filing a worker’s compensation claim or appealing a denial, call the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.

Concussion Symptoms and Consequences

Symptoms of a typical concussion include the following:

  • Confusion
  • Amnesia
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Slurred speech
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Ringing in the ears

If your headache or dizziness does not subside on its own or you have a prolonged memory loss, you should visit a physician for more extensive testing, as you might have sustained more serious injuries. In addition, if you notice your pupils are unusually dilated or are different sizes, this may be indicative of a brain injury.

Though concussions usually heal on their own, it is important for a patient to get an adequate amount of rest. Your employer should understand the potential severity of this condition and allow you to get the rest you need to recover fully. If this is not done, or your employer denies workers’ compensation benefits to you, you may want to seek legal action. Speak with an attorney today if you think this may be applicable to your situation.

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To learn more about concussions or other forms of head trauma and your rights as an injured worker, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.