We often hear the word “concussion” used when people bang their heads on an object, or when they are hit on the head. But Stedman’s Medical Dictionary defines the term “concussion” to mean, “An injury to a soft structure, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.” This is a good example of why lawyers need to use medical experts to educate themselves, and the jury, to provide a better understanding of a client’s injuries.
It seems that we hear the term “concussion” used in many situations that are probably not technically correct. In representing injured clients, lawyers are required to be very cautious about what terms are used, and what those terms mean. This is especially true when it comes to complex injuries involving the brain.
The phrase “Traumatic Brain Injury” may elicit an image of a much more severely injured person than the word “concussion.” However, both terms might be used to describe the same injury. Lawyers representing clients with brain injuries must, therefore, choose their words very carefully, and make sure that all medical terms are thoroughly explained.
Karen K.
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