Potential Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury
The brain is the center of every human thought and ability. Consequentially, damage to the brain can significantly affect virtually all areas of a person’s life. Unfortunately, brain injuries are common, affecting over one million Americans every year. Most of these injuries are caused by some kind of trauma to the brain: a car accident, sports injury, fall, etc.
If you or a family member suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to another party’s reckless behavior, you may be able to win compensation for your related losses. To discuss your case with an experienced Tampa traumatic brain injury attorney, call the offices of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978.
Physical Consequences of TBI
A serious injury to the brain can affect a person’s physical functions, potentially resulting in long-lasting or even permanent conditions such as:
- Loss of vision, hearing, or other senses
- Paralysis
- Impaired motor skills or hand-eye coordination
- Impaired involuntary functions (heartbeat, breathing, etc)
- Coma
Unfortunately, these effects are sometimes irreversible, although some patients benefit from physical therapy or other treatments.
Cognitive/Emotional Consequences of TBI
Damage to the brain can also affect a person’s thoughts and feelings. Some problems that can develop following a serious head injury include:
- Difficulties with emotional regulation or impulse control
- Learning disabilities
- Short-term and/or long-term memory loss
- Persistent hallucinations and/or delusions
- Sudden personality changes
Symptoms like these can significantly affect a person’s job prospects, personal relationships, and future. Sadly, like physical symptoms of TBI, treatment can only help a patient learn to live with these problems, rather than curing them.
Contact a Tampa TBI Lawyer
A traumatic brain injury can be very costly in many different ways. To discuss compensation for brain injuries caused by negligent actions, contact the Tampa personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-235-8978