The effect of a brain injury depends on its severity, location, cause, and other factors. You may or may not experience long-term effects. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, some of the disabilities associated with brain injuries include:
- behavior or mental health (depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out, and social inappropriateness)
- cognition (thinking, memory, and reasoning)
- communication (expression and understanding)
- sensory processing (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell)
More serious head injuries may result in:
- a persistent vegetative state (PVS)
- an unresponsive state
- coma
- stupor
- vegetative state
If you believe that you or a family member may be suffering from a brain injury, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention. We may be able to help you recover damages if that injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. Give us a call at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form and find out how we’re here to help.
