Yes, it does.
Many people do not realize it, but a concussion is a form of TBI, and like any TBI, you should take it very seriously. Your doctor might refer to your concussion as a “mild” TBI, but the effects it can have on your life are anything but mild. Some concussion victims live with debilitating symptoms for a year or more. Those symptoms can include persistent headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and light and sound sensitivity.
Additionally, suffering one concussion puts you at an increased risk of suffering a second. Also, researchers have linked concussions to a heightened risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) later in life.
In other words, just because your doctor tells you that your TBI was a “mild” one, that doesn’t mean you do not have a legal claim for damages. Chances are good that you do, and that an experienced Richmond brain injury attorney can help.