Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in a disruption of the normal functions of the brain. Trauma to the head and brain can cause a wide range of changes in emotions, behavior, sensation perception, and cognitive and physical abilities. A TBI victim may experience both short and long-term effects that can range in degree from mild to severe:
- Short-term memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
- Disorientation and impaired judgment
- Headaches, migraines, seizures
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue, depression, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors
Are the effects of TBI immediate?
It is often difficult to judge the severity of a TBI because not all of the effects are immediately apparent. A patient may not lose consciousness following a head injury and may not even feel much pain. It can take hours or days after a TBI occurs for swelling in the brain to cause a loss of consciousness or any of the other possible consequences.
In the case of a baby or a small child, it can be even more difficult to recognize the extent of brain damage. Because the injury occurs to a developing brain, it can affect both previously learned abilities and the future development of skills.
Contact a skilled law firm for guidance
If you or a loved one suffers from a brain injury caused by negligence on the part of someone else, you may be eligible for compensation from the liable party. A brain injury attorney with experience in traumatic brain injury litigation can properly assess your case and calculate the damages you deserve to receive.
The personal injury law firm of Van Blois & Associates specializes in brain injury law. We have decades of experience handling the complex medical and legal issues surrounding TBI cases. If you seek skilled legal representation for your brain injury lawsuit, contact Van Blois & Associates today for a consultation. You can reach our Oakland, California offices at (510) 635-1284.
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