What Are the Long-term Effects of a Brain Injury?
Brain injuries vary in severity, leading to distinct lasting impacts:
- Mild cases (such as concussions): Typically resolve within days without significant signs.
- Severe brain injuries: Can result in degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and persistent mental and physical disabilities.
Permanent Motor Deficits Associated with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (also known as TBI’s) can have serious, long lasting affects.
These include:
- Partial or total paralysis
- Loss of fine motor skills
- Difficulty walking properly
- Memory impairment
- Vision problems
- Involuntary movements (limb jerking)
- Speech difficulties
- Swallowing difficulties
Can I Fully Recover From a TBI?
Recovery is possible, depending on factors like injury severity and patient age:
- Initial phases may involve periods of unconsciousness or coma as brain tissue heals.
- Post-traumatic amnesia can cause memory and concentration difficulties.
- Sleep disturbances and behavioral changes are common but may improve over time.
- Maintaining brain health by avoiding alcohol and drugs is crucial.
Why Contact a Lawyer After Sustaining a Brain Injury?
Given the serious long-term effects, seeking legal advice promptly is crucial:
- Legal support is essential to pursue compensation for substantial medical expenses and future impacts.
- Additional symptoms like seizures may develop later, impacting quality of life.
- Our legal team will construct a robust case, investigating circumstances and identifying liable parties.
Compensation in a TBI Case
Compensation depends on factors like insurance coverage and injury severity:
- Lost income and future earning potential
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent or temporary disability
- Wrongful death (funeral costs, lost income, emotional suffering)
Time Limit for Making a TBI Claim
Statutes of limitations apply, typically allowing up to two years to file a lawsuit:
- For individuals under 18 at the time of injury, the statute begins upon reaching legal age.
