The series depicts the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a single father of six children. While he spends his days drunk, his kids learn to take care of themselves.
Confidence votes 395. Yes, you can die from a concussion. If you are hit in the head hard enough, it can cause bleeding within the skull. In particular if an artery is affected (epidural bleed), it can cause death quickly. Subdural bleeds (veins) can also cause pressure buildup and death, but more gradually.
Head trauma and the resulting brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the industrialized world. In the United States, more than 50,000 people die every year as a result of traumatic brain injury. Furthermore, it is estimated that a head injury occurs every seven seconds, and hospital emergency rooms treat 1 million people for brain injuries every year.