Average settlement range: $20,000 – $100,000. With surgery: N/A (not typically surgical).
Get My Free Estimate →A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a blow, jolt, or impact to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Despite being classified as "mild," concussions are serious injuries that affect brain chemistry and can cause significant symptoms: headaches, confusion, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, sleep disturbances, irritability, and anxiety.
Concussions are diagnosed through neurological examination, symptom assessment, and cognitive testing. Standard CT scans and MRIs often appear normal because concussions involve functional rather than structural brain damage. Advanced imaging (DTI-MRI, functional MRI) may show changes in white matter connectivity. Post-concussion syndrome — where symptoms persist for weeks or months beyond the normal recovery period — affects 10% to 30% of concussion patients.
The primary treatment is physical and cognitive rest followed by a gradual return to normal activities under medical supervision. Medications may address specific symptoms (headaches, sleep disturbances, anxiety). Neuropsychological testing can document cognitive deficits. Post-concussion syndrome may require vestibular therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, vision therapy, and psychiatric management.
Settlement Range
$20,000 – $100,000
With Surgery
N/A (not typically surgical)
Average Settlement
$50,000
Concussion cases are challenging because imaging is often normal. Value is driven by symptom duration, documented cognitive deficits on neuropsychological testing, impact on work and daily activities, and the presence of post-concussion syndrome. Multiple concussions significantly increase case value due to cumulative damage risks.
$15,000 – $30,000 – $100,000 – $500,000+
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$10,000 – $25,000 – $100,000 – $500,000+
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$20,000 – $50,000 – $200,000 – $1,000,000+
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$20,000 – $50,000 – $250,000 – $1,000,000+
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$15,000 – $50,000 – $200,000 – $1,000,000+
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