When you’re hurt by someone else’s carelessness, you may have suffered major, life-changing effects. A traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, can impact your life for years to come. You may even face a lifetime of damages because of your injuries.
But what long-term effects of a brain injury can you expect? While every injury is different, your injury could include any of the following symptoms and repercussions. Reach out to a brain injury lawyer if you’ve sustained brain damage in a motor vehicle accident, a slip-and-fall accident, or other type of accident you didn’t cause.
Cognitive Effects After a Brain Injury
Your brain is the control center of your body. Because of that, a brain injury can affect how those controls work. You may find yourself suffering some of the following:
- Memory loss
- Lack of focus
- Inability to speak
- Loss of senses
- Lack of attention
Your brain injury can make even simple tasks difficult. You may find yourself forgetting important things, like events, appointments, or even words. That makes communication difficult, and it can make it difficult to go back to your normal life.
Brain Injuries Can Impact Your Motor Skills
A TBI can also impact your ability to move. That’s not just walking, either. You may lose many of your fine motor skills, which you may use every day to write, hold things, and otherwise do things that you once didn’t have to think about.
In some cases, you may be able to regain some of your former mobility and skills. Rehabilitation can be a long, difficult process, but it can help you recover from your injuries and regain some or all these abilities in some cases. But rehabilitation can be a long-term process, and it can be painful or difficult. In some cases, it may even be impossible to regain all your motor skills.
Because of this, you may need household assistance, from ramps to handrails in your home, or you may need daily care. Household services may include cooking, cleaning, and making sure you’re well and safe. These needs can take both a financial and mental toll on you.
Your Mental Health Can Be Impacted
A brain injury doesn’t just have physical or cognitive impacts. It can affect your mental health, making your daily life more difficult.
Many people suffering from a brain injury find themselves also suffering symptoms of depression and anxiety. Losing your independence can be especially stressful, and many people suffer mental health effects because of these injuries. Losing treasured activities or hobbies can also impact your mental health. You may simply not enjoy life like you once did.
Get Compensated for the Effects of a Brain Injury
If you’ve been hurt in a serious accident, your brain injury may have long-term effects that impact your life for years or even forever. Luckily, you don’t have to accept those losses without seeking help. If you’ve suffered a brain injury, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
At Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys, we understand how tough it can be to get compensated for the long-term effects of a brain injury. Luckily, we can help you go after your compensation as soon as possible. Reach out for a free consultation by calling 949.535.1341 or by filling out the online contact form below.
