According to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln there are common signs and symptoms of a concussion. When you see some of the items on the list you can appreciate the difficulty in diagnosing whether Hugh had been concussed after his close encounter with a pine tree or whether it was simply a case of Hugh being Hugh:
Vacant stare
Dazed appearance
Lack of awareness of surroundings
Delayed verbal responses to questions or instructions
Unsteady gait
Altered levels of consciousness
Incoordination/Delayed motor responses
Memory problems
Inattention/Easily distractible
Muddled thinking
Disorientation
Decreased information processing speed
Only after hearing Hugh laugh maniacally and start to celebrate because "the Browns won the Super Bowl" did those around him realize that he would require medical attention.
On another accident related front, we have learned that the tree that Hugh hit, heretofore known as "the victim", has retained legal representation and may seek redress in both criminal and civil proceedings against him. Developing...
UPDATE: Gene e-mails to express his concern about the possible long term post-traumatic accident effects on Hugh:
I'm not sure if you've considered the potential hazard of Hugh's recent cruise ship debut with Carlson Travel. If his disequilibrium is that significant, just imagine the Mediterranean horror of a conga line on the deck being flung in the sea?
UPDATE II: Another Christmas movie connection for Hugh? Maybe it's just me, but the more I examine this picture, the more Hugh looks a bit like the Abominable from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
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