
Although concussions may not be immediately life-threatening, the effects can be serious.
A person is at risk for a closed head injury whenever they are involved in an accident that involves movement or high-speed. These are commonly seen in automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, fights, violent shaking, and falls. Physical signs such as scrapes or bleeding are often not present, but that does not mean that you do not have a significant brain injury. A concussion is the most common type of closed head injury. One does not need to pass out o