A Brain Injury Can Have A Dramatic Impact On Your Life.
Brain injuries can be caused by any number of traumatic or sudden events, such as accidents, falls, assaults, and sports-related incidents. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of injury that can result in long-term impairments and disabilities. In fact, If you have been injured in an accident, no matter how big or small, contact a personal injury attorney from a reputable personal injury law office immediately to see what your legal options are. When you have a brain injury, the injury can have dramatic and lasting effects on your life. In this post, we will share some examples of brain injuries and how they can affect a person’s life.
MILD BRAIN INJURIES
When a person suffers a Mild TBI(Traumatic Brain Injury), it is often referred to as a concussion. Symptoms of Mild TBI may include confusion or feeling foggy, headaches, slowed thinking and slowed reaction time, sensitivity to light and noise. Even though these symptoms are mild, they can have long-term effects on how you live your life because Mild TBI can cause cognitive impairment. This means you may have problems with attention, concentration, memory, and problem-solving. A person with a brain injury that caused cognitive impairment may also be prone to mood changes like anger outbursts or irritability.
MILD BRAIN INJURIES CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR SEVERAL REASONS:
- First, they are often caused by falls or car accidents, which means they can happen to anyone.
- Second, they can cause serious risks for children, who may not be able to recognize or report the symptoms.
- They can cause severe and long-lasting damage, in some cases even a lifetime of disability if not treated properly.
- Symptoms of Mild TBI are often subtle and may go unnoticed for several hours.
- Mild TBI has a high likelihood of causing other complications, including post-concussion syndrome (symptoms worsen hours or days after the initial injury), intracranial bleeding or swelling that requires emergency treatment, skull fractures that require surgery, and more.
If you or a loved one has sustained a mild TBI, you need to take action immediately. The first step is to see a medical provider who can diagnose and treat the injury. After seeing your healthcare provider, you may want to get medical clearance from your doctor or your healthcare provider to start therapy as soon as possible. Common treatments for Mild TBI include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychiatric care, and more.
SEVERE BRAIN INJURIES
Severe TBIs often cause a severe disruption of normal brain function that immediately affects mental status. It is usually the result of a sudden blow to the head. When severe TBI occurs, it can affect personality, thinking, concentration, and communication skills. Severe TBI can cause confusion, memory loss, and impaired judgment, all of which can affect an individual’s ability to conduct daily activities such as driving a car or making important decisions.
A person with a severe brain injury may require constant care and may have difficulty with everyday tasks like bathing and dressing. Recovery times vary from person to person and depend on the severity of the injury. It may take months and years, and sometimes people do not recover.
However, recovery from a severe TBI can be a long process that will require intensive rehabilitation. If you have suffered from a brain injury and are trying to figure out how to move forward, it is important to listen to your doctors, who may recommend any of the following:
LOCATE A PHYSICAL OR SPEECH THERAPIST FOR REHAB
The first step in dealing with a brain injury can be getting the appropriate therapies and treatments for your specific situation.
CONDUCT PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
After getting better, it can be important to get tested for anxiety, depression, and memory loss. A neuropsychologist can help provide you with the test results, which can help diagnose your condition and give you direction towards treatment.
GET THE RIGHT MEDICAL CARE
You can see a neurosurgeon for your specific injury and treatment plans. A skilled orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, or neuro-ophthalmologist will know what to look for and how to treat each case differently.
DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED REHAB PROGRAM
Everyone is different, so it’s important to create a rehab plan that considers your injury’s painful symptoms. In addition, each person’s rehabilitation program will be unique, so it’s important to work closely with a physical or speech therapist to develop the best plan for your specific situation.
FIND SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
Having friends and family around you can help provide support in numerous ways, including providing encouragement during recovery and even helping you out with daily tasks. Find support from a spouse, family member, or friend and discuss your recovery plan as a way to build confidence and motivation.
DON’T GIVE UP
You may be in pain, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on your goal to get back to normal. This can sometimes be challenging because of your condition, but it will make you feel more confident and may help you outlive your injury.
SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP
After completing physical and speech rehabilitation, it can be important to seek counseling to help you cope with the frustrations and challenges of overcoming a brain injury. We strongly recommend finding a counselor who specifically has experience working with people who suffer from brain injuries.
CONNECT WITH A SUPPORT GROUP
You should also consider joining an after-care support group for people who have experienced traumatic brain injuries so you can meet others who have been in similar situations and receive advice from professionals and other survivors.
Brain injuries are very common. About 1 in 10 people have a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives. Brain injuries can be mild or severe. If you have sustained a brain injury, It is essential to find an experienced professional who can help determine the best treatment path for your specific situation. You should also consider hiring a personal injury attorney to get compensation for your brain injury. For more information regarding brain injuries and a personal injury claim, “Go To Hale” and visit us at https://halelaw.com/.
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