Complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Surviving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a feat in and of itself. Traumatic brain injuries affect over a million Americans every year and while many of these people will recover with minimal brain damage, others will face a lifetime of complications.

The repercussions of a traumatic brain injury depend on the severity of the head trauma, the location of the injury and the age and health of the patient. Nearly 40 percent of patients suffering from TBI will develop postconcussion syndrome, which is a medical term used to describe a range of symptoms. Patients who experience postconcussion syndrome may exhibit symptoms that include headache, vertigo, dizziness, memory difficulties, concentration problems, sleeping disruptions, depression and irritability. These symptoms can appear within days or weeks of the head injury and can last for a few weeks.

TBI patients have also been known to experience some of the following disabilities:

Cognition deficits
Memory loss
Posttraumatic amnesia
Sensory problems
Poor hand-eye coordination
Vision trouble
Language problems
Difficulty understanding spoken word and written language
Trouble speaking in full sentences
Slurred speech
Depression
Apathy
Insomnia
Mood swings
Impaired self-control
Drug addiction
Alcohol abuse

Many of these TBI disabilities are life changing and can make it difficult to just get through the day. If you or a loved one has sustained a head injury in a car accident, motorcycle accident, construction accident or other event caused by negligence, you may be able to recover compensation. A Manhattan injury lawyer at the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine will be able to sit down with you and explain your legal options.

Our injury lawyers have been helping accident victims in New York for more than four decades. We will use our experience and knowledge to help you obtain the compensation you and your family deserves. Call us today at 800.734.9445 for legal advice.