Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are commonly suffered by those involved in car accidents. They can range from mild to severe. The symptoms of mild TBI such as concussions often subside after a matter of days or weeks.
However, severe TBIs can have long-term effects. Outlined below are some of the more common long-term complications that someone with a severe TBI may experience.
Motor function disorders
The brain is responsible for numerous factors, including motor functions. After a TBI, motor functions can be negatively impacted. Victims may struggle to retain their balance. This can make actions such as walking very difficult. A TBI sufferer may also feel weak, or in some cases, they may tremble constantly. Severe TBIs can also cause partial or complete paralysis in certain areas of the body.
Changes in perception
Perception involves how individuals see and experience the world. The brain is responsible for the perceptual system, which includes vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch. After a severe TBI, the sufferer may experience losses in one or more of these perceptual areas.
Communication issues
Communicating is something that we often take for granted. We seemingly understand sentences and communicate back and forth automatically. However, this process is not automatic, and it requires a highly functioning brain. Those with TBIs may struggle to understand language and/or communicate outwardly. Conditions such as aphasia, agraphia, alexia and apraxia are all associated with severe TBIs.
If your injury was caused by negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. This cannot undo your injuries, but it can lift some financial pressure. Seek legal guidance to discover more about personal injury law.
