Put medical advice first
A head injury needs medical attention based on the person’s symptoms and a clinician’s advice. The CDC says some concussion symptoms may appear hours or days later and lists danger signs that require immediate emergency care. This guide does not replace medical assessment.
Record changes over time
Keep dated notes about symptoms you notice, appointments, care instructions, and changes in daily activities. Describe observations plainly. Avoid assigning a medical label that has not been given by a qualified professional.
Preserve the clinical record
Keep discharge instructions, referrals, test reports, medication lists, and follow-up plans together. Ask your provider how to obtain a complete record if you need it. A lawyer may later ask which symptoms and limitations are documented.
Ask focused legal questions
For an initial firm conversation, explain where and how the incident occurred, what care you received, and whether symptoms have changed. Ask whether the firm handles this kind of matter and what medical records it would need to evaluate it.